Chapter 2: The Illusion of Wealth
Two hours later, Marcus and Seraphina arrived at their penthouse, expecting to celebrate their "freedom." Marcus swaggered into his office, ready to wire the funds for their getaway to the Maldives.
He opened his banking dashboard. ACCESS DENIED.
He frowned, refreshing the page. ACCOUNT CLOSED.
"Marcus, babe," Seraphina called from the bedroom, "why is the power out? And the concierge said our key cards aren't working."
Panic, cold and sharp, pierced Marcus’s chest. He tried his credit cards. Declined. He tried his offshore accounts. Frozen. He finally dialed his lead accountant, his fingers shaking. "What is happening? Unlock the funds!"
"Mr. Thorne," the voice on the other end was robotic. "The accounts are held under the Vance Family Trust. You have been removed as the signatory. We were instructed to hand everything over to the primary heir."
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"The primary heir?" Marcus screamed. "I am the owner!"
"Not anymore."
