Hilliard also chimed in.
“Considering the fact that you’re carrying twins, your pregnancy has been tougher than most. It’s clear that you can’t handle all of this. I think we should postpone the inheritance matter for now and revisit it when Dad’s condition improves.”
Cyrus and Violeta nodded in agreement.
However, Lucinda stood her ground, unwavering.
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“I’m not afraid of exhaustion. I believe the babies are stronger than you all think. Now that Dad had an accident, our uncles will begin circling Like vultures. Someone needs to step up and oversee the situation.”
A heavy silence filled the room again.
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Lucinda shifted her gaze to Graham, who occupied the central seat, and continued, “When I was born, Dad made it crystal clear that the inheritance of the Simmons family should go to his daughter. Now that he’s in a coma, there’s no one more fitting to take on his position than me. Don’t you agree, Graham?”
Graham didn’t respond.
In that moment, Valerie, who had been quiet all along, unexpectedly spoke up.
“Lucinda, what if you don’t have the right to claim the inheritance?”
Her words struck the room Like a lightning bolt, and all eyes turned to her.
Lucinda smiled.
“What does that mean?”
“You’re not truly a child of the Simmons family,” Valerie asserted firmly.
Lucinda looked at her and sneered, but didn’t retort.
“Your mother cheated on Dad while he was away on a business trip.
Even Dad was oblivious to it. He took a strand of your hair with him for a paternity test, all because of the inheritance rights.”
Valerie brought out the paternity test results from her bag and placed them on the tea table.
“I stumbled upon this in his bedside table drawer.
I asked Florrie about it. He was at home this morning. When he learned the truth, he flew into a rage and locked himself in his room. Unfortunately, in his anger, he later had an accident and fell down the stairs.
If you doubt my words, feel free to ask Florrie, Gilbert, or any of the other servants in the villa. They are all aware.”
Lucinda remained silent. She just fixed her gaze on her three brothers.
Cyrus’ face twisted with a mix of anger and disbelief. He shot a furious glare at Valerie.
“No way! Lucinda grew up with me. How can she be the child of our mother and some other man? You’re tarnishing her reputation and that of our mother from the moment you arrived. What’s your motive?”