Chapter 169: Deal
Footsteps sounded and Cage, entered the room, followed closely by Harrison and his legal counsel. He had gone to pick them up himself from the door. Abby’s gaze narrowed as she watched her uncle take his seat, his expression smug and self-assured. She knew that Harrison had used the power of attorney entrusted to him by her father to manipulate the situation to his advantage, and she braced herself for the revelations that were about to unfold.
"Good afternoon, everyone," Cage greeted solemnly as he settled into his chair at the head of the table. "Thank you for gathering here today for the reading of Mr. Falcone’s last will and testament."
Abby’s heart hammered in her chest as Cage retrieved a sealed envelope from his briefcase, the contents of which held the answers she sought. With a sense of gravity, he broke the seal and unfolded the document, his eyes scanning the pages before him.
"As stipulated in Mr. Falcone’s will," Cage began, his voice measured, "the entirety of his estate, including all assets,company shares, properties, and investments, is to be passed on to his daughter, Abigail Falcone."
A wave of relief washed over Abby as she heard her father’s intentions confirmed in his own words. But her relief was short-lived as Cage continued to read, his voice tinged with concern.
"However," he added, "it has come to my attention that prior to his passing, Mr. Falcone granted his friend , James Harrison , power of attorney over his affairs."
Abby clenched her fist, anger bubbling inside her.
"As such," Cage continued, "James Harrison has utilized the power of attorney to transfer a significant portion of Mr. Falcone’s assets into his own name, effectively circumventingthe terms of the will."
A stunned silence enveloped the room as the gravity of Harrison’s actions became clear. Abby felt a surge of fury rise within her, her hands trembling with anger and indignation.
"As the designated executor of the estate," Cage concluded, "it is my duty to ensure that all legal avenues are explored in order to contest the validity of these asset transfers and uphold the integrity of Mr. Falcone’s final wishes."
Harrison’s expression twisted into a sly grin as he addressed Cage, his voice dripping with calculated charm. "Cage, my dear friend, I must say I’m surprised by these accusations. Everything I’ve done, I did with Abby’s best interest at heart. After all, she’s young and inexperienced, and her father’s illness required urgent attention. I simply stepped in to ensure matters were handled smoothly."
His words were laced with deceit, each syllable carefully crafted to obscure his true intentions. Abby’s jaw clenched at his audacity, her anger simmering beneath the surface.