Book 5: A Bitter Feud

“I can’t accept it. How can Dad leave us out completely?” Camille looked upset, but Maddox hardly reacted to Gary Laurier’s announcement.

This time, the shrewd lawyer couldn’t win despite all his planning and plotting. “That’s inconsequential, Camille. You have no place here. I would suggest you find a place of your own.” Gary’s face lit up with a fake smile.

“Why should I leave my father’s house? Even if Mom owns it, I have the right to stay here.” Camille fought for her rights.

“You’re wrong, Cam. This house belongs to my mom, not yours.” Lucille scoffed and turned towards her mother. “Mom, why don’t you tell them the truth now?”

Maddox scowled at them, feigning ignorance. “What truth?”

His uncle and his mom shared looks. “Tell them, Eva. They should know the truth now. Anyway, Eric is no more. We have no reason to hide the reality now.”

Maddox seethed at their desperation. Camille was right. Evangeline Laurier had been betraying their dad with his bro