Chapter 3 - Brad Realizes He Is Standing In Her House
The kitchen grew deathly silent as Elena pulled a stack of crisp, notarized property deeds from the envelope.
She held them up so the bold lettering at the top was entirely visible to both Brad and Victoria.
“Take a very close look at the name on the primary deed of this entire suburban estate,” Elena instructed.
Brad squinted through the bright morning light, his eyes widening in absolute horror as he read the printed text.
“Elena Vance-Sterling,” stared back at him in bold typeface, designating her as the sole owner of the property.
“This is impossible... my father bought this house for us five years ago!” Brad shouted in sheer denial.
“Your father went bankrupt six years ago, Brad, and I purchased this entire mortgage with my personal venture capital,” Elena corrected.
Victoria grabbed the edge of the marble counter to steady herself as her knees buckled beneath her.
“You... you own the mortgage?” Victoria whispered, realizing she was standing as a guest in Elena’s personal home.
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“Not just the mortgage,” Elena smiled faintly, “I own the commercial land your family business operates on as well.”
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