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as she stepped inside, she blurted out the news-Hunter was marrying Sophia. Vin

d, her voice laced with venom. "He do

zing, deciding to meet a lawyer the next day to discuss reclaiming their company fr

med to merge into one unbearable reality. Her mother had always favored Sophia, showering her with affection whi

orchestrated her marriage to Hunter, striking a deal she had never been privy to. Sh

thought it was an act of compassion, a gesture to protect her during her darkest days. Fo

her. Everything she thought they had shared was a lie,

mination flickered within her. If she couldn't reclaim the lo

wood and fresh coffee. The walls were lined with shelves of thick legal books, and the recepti

ed them with a polite nod. "I'm M

ever the fierce one, sat beside her, her posture

such short notice," Evelyn

over, including the company's transfer records and your late father's will. I underst

her's company. Hunter... he took it after we got married. I didn't unders

When you transferred your shares to Mr. Caldwell, the transaction was legally bind

n't know what I was signing. He r

duress or without understanding th

refully. He said it was just a formality to s

ansfer is valid under corporate law. The fact that you willingly signed the pap

i interjected, her tone sharp. "Didn

beneficiary of Bennett Enterprises. However, once she inherited the company, she had the legal right to t

tened. "So, there's

ant to be realistic with you. Proving fraud or undue influence is extremely challengi

is absurd! He manipulated her! There's no

rt. But the law is built on evidence. Without solid proof that Hunte

o, he gets to keep everything? The comp

professionalism. "I'm afraid so, unless we can unc

. "What about the marriage? Can she at

ly argue for a favorable settlement, that would depend on the terms of an

ds. "This feels so unfair. He use

personal intentions. My advice? If you want to proceed, we'd need to dig deeper-look into H

"Then that's what we'll do. Hunter Caldw

mething like determination. "If there's even a chance

hing you have-emails, financial records, anything that

steps were heavy, but Vinni's hand

d firmly. "One way or anot

Vinni walked out of the lawyer's office. She glanced at the scre

eed to see you. Come to 415 Maplewood Stree

er mother had distanced them from the family after her father's death, and

her voice trembling. She quickly type

and the scent of aged wood drifting through the air. The door creaked open as they entered, revealing a dimly lit lobby. At

voice full of disbelief and emoti

her. "Evelyn," he said softly, his deep voice filled with warmth

ilt. She had neglected her family for so long, blinded by

ured, stepping back to look at him. "I...

decided to marry you off to Hunter so quickly, I knew something wasn't right." He paused, his expression turning serious. "I tried to

ist. "He... he always said

you to wake up and see the truth for yourself. I couldn't make you see it when you wer

u... and the family. I was so focused on him, on

oo late, Evelyn. There's still time for you to find out what r

surprise. "What

ed in something much bigger than anyone knew. The Starlink Company-the one he worked for-had its investments stol

t in her throat. "No.

d to jail. But it wasn't just the company. After he was out of work, your mother and sister disapp

rld tilting. "But everyone sa

investigating the truth. Your father didn't die of a heart attack. He took his own life. T

d to process the bombshel

rt of a bigger scheme to cover up Walker's involvement in the stolen investments. Your father was caught in

tightening. "But why didn't an

. But now, with Hunter's betrayal, I see that it's time for you to know the truth. Your father ma

er wasn't done. He handed her a folder, the

link Company. The shares were transferred to you upon your father's death, but they remained hi

sbelief. "How is this possible? How

ure the company's future was secured. He transferred half of the shares to you, making you the rightful co-owner

the revelations. But one thing was clear: she had a mission now. She had to uncover t

filled with determination. "I'll make sure everyone

pride. "I knew you'd come to this conclusion,

cy and the truth ahead of her felt like a heavy mantle. But she was ready. Ready to