Chapter 5 - The Name on the Deed
Arthur glared at the folded paper. He scoffed aggressively, wanting to rip it up, but his absolute need to prove his youngest daughter wrong forced his hand. He snatched the paper off the cream linens and snapped it open.
His eyes scanned the bold, black text of the official county property deed.
Instantly, the arrogant, booming patriach completely froze. The color violently drained from his face, leaving him looking pale, sick, and completely panicked. His mouth opened, but no words came out.
Helen, seeing her husband’s sheer terror, stood up and leaned over his shoulder to read the document. She let out a loud, high-pitched gasp, covering her mouth with her hand.
"What?" Cara demanded, her voice shrill with sudden panic. She looked at her husband, Trevor, who was now sweating profusely, staring down at his empty dessert plate. "Dad, what does it say? Whose name is on my house?!"
Arthur swallowed hard. His hands shook so violently that the paper rattled in the quiet dining room. He slowly lowered the deed, looking down the length of the table at Stella with absolute, unadulterated shock.
"It's... it's owned by an LLC," Arthur stammered, his voice cracking into a pathetic whisper. "Silver Oak Properties."
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Stella offered a small, terrifyingly composed smile. "And who is the sole registered owner of Silver Oak Properties, Dad?"
👉 How did Stella secretly become the sole owner of a massive real estate holding company?
