Chapter 3 - Catherine Desperately Tries To Deny The Undeniable Bloodline
Catherine marched forward across the polished marble floor, her diamond rings clinking together as she pointed a shaking finger at Charlotte.
“This is an elaborate hoax! That paper is a forgery printed by some low-level con artist to steal our family fortune!” she screamed.
The security guard who had read the seal clutched the gold-waxed document to his chest, shaking his head defensively.
“Ma’am, I verified the watermark and the holographic federal notary stamp; this is the genuine article from the supreme probate court,” he stammered.
Catherine spun around to face the terrified crowd of socialites, desperate to salvage her crumbling social standing.
“Nobody listens to her! She vanished five years ago under criminal suspicion of corporate embezzlement!” Catherine shouted over the rising murmurs.
Charlotte stepped past her grandfather, her designer tote bag still resting on the floor beside her bruised shoes.
“I didn't embezzle a single penny, Catherine... I was framed by the very people standing in this room,” Charlotte countered smoothly.
Arthur raised his hand, signaling the security team to lock down every exit and seal the perimeter gates immediately.
“Lock the doors! Nobody leaves this estate until I find out who authorized the hit on my granddaughter,” Arthur commanded thunderously.
May you like
The heavy iron doors of the grand ballroom slammed shut with a resounding echo that rattled the crystal chandeliers above.
***
Related Stories
