A metallic clang echoed—a security guard approached, badge flashing, his stance rigid.
Behind him, the airport police surged forward, eyes fixed on Claire and the boys, ready to detain them.
Section 3 – The Call to the CFO
My thumb flew over the keypad, dialing the familiar extension.
“Natalie, it’s Adrian. I need you now.”
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She answered in a hushed tone, the airport’s hum leaking through the line. BookFlights
“I’m on a call with the board. What’s happening?”
I swallowed the ache in my throat. “The adoption papers that just arrived—those weren’t mine. They’re forged.”
She exhaled sharply, “I saw the file. The signatures were altered. The notary stamp is from a Cayman firm.”
“So the boys…?” I asked, the words feeling like knives.
“They’re linked to a trust—‘Whitmore Legacy Fund.’ It’s offshore, off‑the‑grid, established six years ago. The paperwork says they’re beneficiaries, not my children.” FindFamily Lawyer
