Book 2: Chapter 23

Memories of her childhood in that estate flooded her mind—the laughter, the warmth, the sense of belonging. She could still picture her father's study, the grand dining room where they had celebrated so many occasions, and the sprawling gardens where she had played as a child. The thought of losing it all to a stranger was unbearable.

"I can't let them take the estate. It's more than just a property to me. It's my home, my memories, my father's legacy," she said, her voice trembling with emotion.

Mr. Hendricks nodded, understanding the depth of her feelings. "I know, Martina. That's why we need to act quickly and decisively. We need to gather evidence, prove your competence, and show that Lola's claims are false," Mr. Hendricks continued.

Martina took a deep breath, her resolve hardening. "What do we need to do first?"

"We'll start by reviewing all the documents related to the estate," Mr. Hendricks said, pulling out a stack of papers from the folder. "We nee