Chapter 10 - The Hidden Inheritance
Arthur pulled a second, yellowed legal document from his briefcase, laying it alongside the police report.
"There is something about your late father's estate that Beatrice has kept hidden from you for ten years, Connor," Arthur revealed.
Connor’s heart beat faster against his ribs. "What are you talking about?"
"When your father passed away, he didn't leave the core real estate trust to Beatrice," Arthur explained, pointing to a red seal.
"He left sixty percent of Vance Global Holdings directly to you, contingent upon your marriage and the birth of your first child."
Connor stared at the document, his mind processing the massive implications in a heartbeat.
"Beatrice was only serving as a temporary trustee until Ethan turned one year old," Arthur continued grimly.
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"Yesterday was Ethan's first birthday... which means as of midnight, Beatrice lost all legal control over the family fortune."
"She didn't just hate Sarah... she was trying to keep you two separated so the trust would never officially transfer to your hands."
