Chapter 9 - THE FAMILY SECRET REVEALED
Later that afternoon, a legal representative from the county probate court arrived at Chloe's hospital room.
He carried a thick leather briefcase containing documents that completely reframed Chloe's entire life.
"Ms. Miller, upon your father's passing three years ago, he left a heavily detailed private trust," the attorney explained.
"According to the clauses, you were designated as the sole primary beneficiary of the family real estate empire."
Chloe stared at the parchment papers in disbelief, her mind racing back to the chilling words Evelyn whispered through the door.
"They tried to kill me because of the trust fund," Chloe whispered, the horrifying realization finally sinking in.
"Yes. By eliminating you, your mother and sister would automatically inherit fifty percent each under prior state laws," the lawyer confirmed.
"Fortunately, your father anticipated foul play and inserted a forfeiture clause for anyone convicted of harming you."
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That meant Evelyn and Jessica had not only lost their freedom, but every single cent of the family fortune as well.
The ruthless greed that drove them to lock her in a burning room had instantly stripped them of everything.
