Chapter 3 - The Unsealed Notice
Catherine slid the dark brown legal envelope across the smooth outdoor dining table, letting it come to rest right next to Sloan’s wine glass.
Sloan looked down at the official seal. The condescending smirk on her face instantly vanished, replaced by a sudden flick of hesitation in her eyes.
"What is this supposed to be?" Sloan asked, her tone cracking with subtle anxiety as she set her glass down.
Harrison peeked up from the floor, his brow furrowing as he noticed the official crest stamped on the corner of the heavy paper.
Catherine leaned in slightly, a faint, chilling smile touching her lips as the terrace lights caught the unwavering calm in her eyes.
"The eviction notice for this house..." Catherine whispered with a lingering pause, "...and the revocation of your trust fund."
Sloan’s breath caught in her throat. Her face turned pale as snow under the warm patio lights.
"You... you can't evict us!" Sloan stammered, her voice rising into defensive panic. "Harrison owns this estate! His father left it to him!"
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"Your father left this house to me, Sloan," Catherine replied, her voice smooth and unyielding. "And tonight, the grace period expires."
👉 What secret clause in the family trust had Catherine been hiding from her son for an entire year?
