Chapter 8 - The Desperate Intruder
By midnight, the rain had turned into a torrential downpour.
Grant drove his sports car frantically through the iron gates of the Vance estate in Bedford, ignoring the security warnings. He slammed on the brakes, leapt out into the rain, and ran toward the massive oak doors, soaking his navy suit completely.
He pounded his fists against the heavy wood. “Claire! Claire, please! Let me explain! It wasn't what it looked like!”
The heavy door swung open slowly.
Instead of Claire, Arthur Vance stood in the warm entryway, flanked by two armed security guards.
“Get off my porch, Grant,” Arthur said, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper.
“Arthur, please!” Grant begged, wiping rain and sweat from his face. “Natalie tricked me! She manipulated the situation! I love Claire! That baby is my heir!”
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“You traded your heir for a blush-pink dress and a cheap decoration contract,” Arthur spat, stepping closer. “You didn't just lose Claire, Grant. You lost every single building, every permit, and every bank account bearing your name.”
👉 Read PART 9 to watch Natalie turn on Grant when the police arrive!
