“You paid ten percent.”
The attorney smiled faintly.
“The bank financing this mortgage belongs to Bennett Financial. The remaining balance was paid off two years ago through an anonymous holding company wholly owned by Mrs. Olivia Bennett Carter.”
He looked directly at Ethan.
“Legally, this house belongs to her.”
The rain seemed to stop.
At least for Ethan.
Every promotion.
Every opportunity.
Every “lucky break.”
Suddenly they looked different.
Diane crawled forward sobbing.
“Olivia! Sweetheart! Forgive me! I always loved you! Ethan was manipulated by that woman!” She pointed at Vanessa.
Olivia stepped away from her father.
“The angel you spat on isn’t coming back, Diane.”
“No one will ever call me worthless again.”
Ethan shoved past his mother.
“Olivia, please! For our baby! Think about my career—I just became Director at Apex Investments!”
