Marcus: My father's original will? What are you talking about?
Elena: Three years ago, when your father died in New York, Victoria was working as his corporate secretary. She wasn't just an assistant. She helped his shady business partner alter the inheritance distribution files.
Victoria: She's lying! She's making up stories to get money out of you!
Marcus: Victoria, stop talking! Let her finish!
Elena: My sister burned her arms trying to save those original paper files when the bakery owner—who is Victoria's cousin—tried to burn the bakery records last night!
Marcus clicked on an audio clip saved inside the drive. A harsh, static-filled voice filled the silent ballroom. It was unmistakable—it was the voice of Marcus's father, recorded weeks before his death.
Father's Voice (Audio): "If anything happens to me, make sure Marcus gets the full Dallas property trust and the family mansion. Victoria took the signed codicil from my safe... Do not let her..."
The recording cut off with a sharp click. Marcus felt his breath catch in his chest. He looked up from the laptop screen, his knuckles white as he gripped the edge of the table.
Marcus: My father never mentioned any altered trust fund. You told me he left everything to his offshore partners because of old debt!
Victoria: Marcus, please, listen to me! That recording is a deepfake! AI tools can forge anyone's voice now! You know that!
Marcus: And these signed bank statements? With your personal signature and notary stamp from New York?
Victoria's hands began to shake violently. She clutched her expensive bridal bouquet so hard the flower stems snapped.
Victoria: I loved you, Marcus! I did everything for our future! Your father was going to bankrupt the entire estate with his bad investments in Dallas real estate!
Marcus: You stole my father's final wishes! You let my family lose the family business, and then you walked into my life pretending to be my savior!
Elena: She didn't just meet you by chance last year, Mr. Vance. She planned the entire engagement. She wanted to marry you so the prenup would permanently hide her illegal offshore transfers under spousal privilege laws.
Victoria: Shut up, you worthless maid! You ruined my life!
Victoria lunged toward Elena, raising her hand to strike her. But Marcus instantly stepped in front of Elena, grabbing Victoria's arm in mid-air.
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