Chapter 11 - The Counter-Strike
Julian didn't look back at Emily. Instead, he slowly walked down the rest of the stairs until he was standing inches away from his stepmother.
"You always were too impatient, Victoria," Julian said with a low, chilling laugh. "You thought Sarah wrote that clause to protect your greed?"
Julian signaled to his butler, who brought out a sealed mahogany box from the study.
Julian unlocked the box, pulling out an original, notarized legal document stamped with the official seal of the New York State Supreme Court.
"Sarah knew you would try to steal Lily's inheritance the moment she died," Julian said, opening the document. "Which is why she added a codicil three days before her accident."
Victoria’s confident smile faltered. "What codicil? That's impossible! I reviewed all the estate files!"
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"You reviewed the files I allowed you to see," Julian stated coldly. "The true clause states that the trust remains fully under my control as long as Lily recognizes her guardian as family."
👉 What secret test had Lily already passed without Victoria knowing?
