aid it\u2019s his now. He said I have one hour to get my things and go before he calls the sheriff.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ben turned, his face hardening as he recognized me. He was wearing an expensive, arrogant suit, a clear and deliberate costume of his newfound confidence and power. \u201cStay out of this, Anna,\u201d he snarled, his voice a low, proprietary growl. \u201cThis is a private family matter. This is Miller property now. And she is trespassing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut\u2026 this is Grandma\u2019s house!\u201d Elaine cried, her voice breaking as she reached for a small, porcelain box of trinkets, a gift from her late husband.<\/p>\n
\u201cWas,\u201d Ben corrected, his voice a low, vicious sneer that he didn\u2019t bother to hide. \u201cIt\u00a0was<\/span>. Now it\u2019s mine. The deed is in my name, filed and recorded with the county. I\u2019ve already paid the back taxes she so conveniently \u2018forgot\u2019 about. It\u2019s a shame, really. Grandma always knew you were too soft to handle her affairs, Elaine. She knew I was the only one strong enough to protect her legacy.\u201d He dangled the keys in front of her, a small, cruel gesture of absolute power. \u201cGet off the property before I call the police and have you both removed for trespassing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
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