Thomas continued without reacting to her tone, maintaining his professional demeanor.
“The house was purchased twenty three years ago, and all payments were made from a bank account registered under Ms. Paige Miller,” he explained. “All financial records confirm that she is the sole legal owner.”
Kayla’s face turned pale as she struggled to keep her composure, her hands beginning to tremble.
“That cannot be true because we pay taxes and maintain this place,” she argued desperately.
“You have been living here as authorized occupants,” the woman with the briefcase clarified while adjusting her glasses. “All expenses, including taxes and renovations, were paid automatically from our client’s account.”
Thomas gestured toward Paige, making it clear who he was referring to.
Susan slowly turned to look at Paige as if seeing her for the first time, unable to reconcile the image of the desperate woman from moments earlier with this new reality.
“What is going on, Paige,” Susan demanded, panic rising in her voice. “You said you had nothing and that you lost everything.”