Chapter 6 - The Attorney Reads The Hidden Family Clauses
Mr. Harrison opened a second, smaller leather-bound folder and began reading aloud from a notarized parchment document.
“Clause fourteen explicitly states that any individual attempting to defraud or harass the primary heir forfeits all residency privileges,” he read.
“That means you have exactly thirty minutes to pack your personal belongings and vacate the premises,” Mr. Harrison added.
“Thirty minutes?! In the middle of a blizzard?! Are you insane?” Evelyn cried out, her voice cracking with pure despair.
“The local sheriff’s deputies are waiting outside the front security gates to ensure a peaceful transition of property,” the attorney noted.
Sarah turned her back on them, walking toward the grand staircase that led to the upper master bedrooms.
“Take whatever clothes you brought into this marriage, Evelyn, but leave every single luxury gift I bought with my own trust,” Sarah instructed.
Ethan scrambled out of his chair, running toward the stairs to block Sarah’s path with a desperate plea.
“Sarah, please! We can talk about this! We can go to counseling, we can fix our marriage!” Ethan begged, tears streaming down his face.
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Sarah didn't even slow her pace, walking past him as if he were nothing more than a piece of furniture.
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