Chapter 4 - The Stolen Estate
The absolute, bone-chilling horror freezing the blood in Claire's veins was completely palpable.
"What is that?" Claire choked out, profound panic actively destroying her mind as she desperately held her shivering father upright in the thick snow.
"It's a full, legally binding, irrevocable Power of Attorney," Gloria explained flawlessly, ensuring the devastated daughter heard every single catastrophic word. "Signed entirely by your father exactly six months ago, right before his dementia officially rendered him legally incompetent."
Claire’s jaw literally unhinged. All the color violently drained from her freezing face.
"He didn't sign anything!" Claire shrieked hysterically. "He hasn't been able to read a legal contract in over a year! You completely forged his signature!"
"Prove it," Darren sneered coldly, aggressively crossing his arms over his tailored beige overcoat. "The notary was completely certified. The corporate lawyers completely signed off on it. We legally control every single asset, bank account, and piece of real estate he ever owned."
Gloria smiled a cruel, deeply toxic smile.
"I already liquidated his massive offshore accounts," Gloria announced smoothly, completely dominating the massive, freezing porch. "I legally transferred the entire estate directly into Darren's name. You and your pathetic father are completely, irreversibly bankrupt. If you don't take him and walk away right now, I will call the police and have you both arrested for trespassing on my private property."
Claire looked at her confused, heartbroken father. He was staring blankly at the warm yellow lights inside the house, completely unable to process the absolute, multi-million-dollar betrayal unfolding right in front of him.
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He was completely stripped of his incredible wealth, his arrogant pride, and his entire life's work, completely thrown away like absolute garbage by the exact people he had financially protected.
👉 Claire slowly turned her head back toward the toxic stepmother, entirely ready to deliver a completely unexpected response.
