By the next morning, news of the missing heiress spread through the city.
Reporters gathered near the massive front gates of the Dallas mansion grounds.
Arthur sat inside his private study alongside his personal divorce lawyer and trustee.
Arthur: We need the official DNA results processed on an urgent rush schedule.
Lawyer: The private lab promised the full genetic match report within twenty-four hours.
Elena sat quietly on the soft leather sofa near the large open window.
She still wore a simple dress, feeling out of place in luxury.
Arthur: My dear Victoria, you never have to work another hard day again.
Elena: It still feels like a dream I might wake up from soon.
Arthur: It is reality, and your late mother's trust fund belongs to you.
The double doors of the private office flew open with a loud thud.
Carter marched into the study alongside two senior corporate lawyers in black suits.
Carter: We are filing an emergency court injunction against any transfer of assets!
Arthur: On what legal grounds do you dare interrupt my private meeting?
Carter's Lawyer: We suspect fraud and identity theft designed to manipulate the estate trust.
Arthur: My private lab will deliver absolute genetic confirmation by tomorrow morning!
Carter: Labs can be paid off, Uncle, but the court won't be fooled!
Elena: I haven't asked for a single cent of your money, Carter!
Carter: You don't have to ask because your presence alone threatens my share!
Arthur: Your greed is disgusting, Carter, and it ends right here today!
Arthur stood up tall behind his oak desk with absolute legal authority.
Arthur: If the DNA matches, you are fired from the family business board!
Carter's face drained of color as he realized the massive financial stakes involved.
He stared at Elena with intense hatred burning deep within his dark eyes.
Carter: You won't win this battle so easily, fake heiress!
He spun around on his heel and stormed out of the office.
The heavy doors slammed shut behind him, leaving a dramatic ringing silence.