Connor leaned back with a satisfied smile, clearly expecting nothing more than formalities, but then the attorney continued, explaining that the inheritance came with strict conditions regarding his marriage.
“You must remain married to Olivia, live with her, and treat her with respect,” the attorney stated clearly, causing the room to fall into stunned silence.
Connor’s expression shifted instantly as he demanded, “What does that even mean?” and the attorney replied calmly that any violation of those conditions would result in a drastic reduction of his inheritance to a minimal monthly allowance.
His hands began to tremble slightly as realization set in, because he had already thrown me out and filed for divorce, effectively disqualifying himself.
The attorney then delivered the final clause, stating that if Connor failed to meet those conditions, the entire estate would be transferred to me.
The words felt unreal as they settled over the room, and Connor stared at me in disbelief, his voice barely audible as he whispered, “This cannot be happening.”
The attorney looked directly at me and said, “Mrs. Bennett, you are now the sole heir to the estate.”