An hour later, Damon's black SUV pulled into the driveway of his private estate in North Dallas, far away from the party.
Lily looked out the window, her mouth open in surprise at the grand fountain and huge front doors.
Lily: Is this a castle, Mommy?
Clara: It's a very big home, sweetie.
Damon: It’s your home now, Lily.
Inside the grand foyer, house staff immediately stepped forward with clean towels, warm blankets, and fresh food prepared by the chef.
Damon: Sarah, take Lily to the guest suite. Have the kitchen prepare a full dinner, anything she wants.
Sarah: Right away, Mr. Vance.
Lily: Can I bring my cake?
Damon: You can bring whatever you want, Lily. This whole house is yours.
As the housekeeper led Lily up the marble staircase, Damon turned to Clara, leading her into his private study where his lawyer, Marcus, was already waiting.
Marcus: Damon, I froze the accounts as requested, but your mother has already called my office six times screaming about her credit cards being declined at the country club.
Damon: Let her scream. Marcus, I want you to prepare full legal custody documents establishing my paternity for Lily immediately.
Marcus: Paternity? You mean... the child is yours?
Damon: Yes. And I want a full investigation into the paper Clara was forced to sign seven years ago.
Clara: I still have a copy of the letter they sent me in my old purse, Damon. They forced me to sign under duress.
Marcus: If they threatened you with fake legal charges to forfeit a child, that's extortion and fraud. Your mother could face criminal indictment.
Damon: Then make sure she does.
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