Chapter 3: The Doorbell That Changed Everything

Chapter 3: The Doorbell That Changed Everything
When the doorbell rang, everyone froze.
Dean looked nervous.
“Who is that?”
I looked at my phone.
“People you should have expected.”
The front door opened.
Two attorneys walked inside.
Behind them was a property specialist carrying a folder.
Dean’s face changed.
“Why are they here?”
I smiled slightly.
“Because this morning, you tried to remove me from my own property.”
My attorney placed documents on the table.
“Mr. Prescott, this residence is legally owned by Natalie Prescott Holdings LLC.”
Silence.
Vanessa stopped smiling.
Marjorie stopped packing.
Dean stared at the papers.
“What?”
I watched his confidence disappear.
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For the first time that morning…
He looked afraid.