Julian led Elena and Victoria away from the guests and up the stairs.
They entered the private library where Arthur had spent most of his time.
The room smelled of old wood, expensive paper, and polished brass items.
Julian stepped toward the large paintings hanging on the back wall.
Julian: The safe behind this frame has not been opened since he died.
Elena: Use the silver key to unlock the inner security lock.
Elena handed the small silver key over to the young male CEO.
Julian slipped the key into the slot and turned it to the right.
A heavy metallic click resounded through the cold quiet study room.
The heavy iron door swung open to reveal neat stacks of paper inside.
Right on top sat an official sealed legal file marked with red wax.
It was labeled as the final trust fund document of Arthur Vance.
Victoria tried to rush forward to grab the heavy paper folder away.
Julian caught her by the shoulder and pushed her back onto a chair.
Julian: Do not move another inch, Victoria.
Victoria: That document was changed while your father was confused and sick!
Elena: He was completely clear when he wrote every word down.
Julian broke the red wax seal with a small silver letter opener.
He read the main legal text silently while his eyes grew wide.
The true document stated that fifty percent of the estate belonged to Elena.
It turns out Elena was not just a hired house maid after all.
She was Arthur's biological daughter from his first real marriage overseas.
Julian: You are my half-sister?
Elena: Yes, Julian, I came here to find the truth about our dad.
Victoria started shaking uncontrollably as the entire scheme fell completely apart.
She had known about Elena's existence for more than five long years.
She had hired Elena as a maid to keep her close and controlled.
Victoria: You have no legal proof that you are his real daughter!
Elena: The DNA test results are attached right to that document file.