Chapter 4

It was drizzling in Capitavia the day I received the DNA report.

I stared at the line: [paternity probability greater than 99.99%.] I felt no happiness, just a cold, heavy certainty settling in my chest. I really was Richard's daughter.

I stood outside the testing center, the drizzle soaking my hair.

I called Sophie, "Sophie, can you help me out? I need the best lawyer in Southview City, someone who specializes in estate and inheritance. Money's not a problem."

Sophie was quiet for a moment, then asked, "Olivia, what exactly are you trying to do?"

"I'm taking back everything that…