Chapter 3 of 6

The Rich Socialite Tried To Evict An Honored Guest

The Unfolding Truth

Officer Miller broke the gold wax seal on the white envelope carefully.

He unfolded the heavy parchment document and began reading the official text.

Victoria scrambled back up to her feet with the help of a friend.

Her black formal dress was wet and stained with red wine along the hem.

Victoria: That paper is obviously a fake printout she made at home!

Officer Miller: Silence, Mrs. Sterling! Let me review this official seal.

The ballroom remained so quiet that everyone could hear the paper rustling.

Officer Miller's eye moved rapidly across the legal signatures at the bottom.

His stern face suddenly softened into complete shock as he read the title.

He looked up from the page and stared at Maya with absolute respect.

Officer Miller: She is the host's most honored guest and rightful heir!

A shockwave of whispered murmurs spread rapidly through the gathered crowd.

Victoria's face turned completely pale as if she had seen a ghost.

Victoria: That is impossible! Arthur Sterling had no living family left!

Maya: Arthur Sterling was my grandfather, and he never forgot about me.

Maya stepped forward so every wealthy guest in the room could hear.

Maya: My mother chose a simple life far away from your greedy games.

Maya: But my grandfather made sure his final wishes were legally recorded.

Officer Miller turned to face the entire crowd of tuxedo-wearing attendees.

Officer Miller: This document carries the official seal of the state probate court.

Officer Miller: Miss Maya Sterling holds majority ownership of this entire property estate.

Victoria put her trembling hands over her mouth in total horror and panic.

She realized that the girl she had pushed was now her landlord.

Victoria: Maya... please understand that I did not know who you were.

Maya: That is the problem with people like you, Victoria.

Maya: You only treat people with respect when you know they hold power.

Several guests who had previously laughed at Maya now looked away nervously.

They regretted judging her simple sweater and jeans without knowing her identity.

Officer Miller: Miss Sterling, how would you like me to handle this situation?

Maya looked down at the stained dress of the woman who attacked her.

Maya: First, I want a full public apology from Mrs. Sterling.

Victoria swallowed her pride hard as tears of embarrassment filled her eyes.

Victoria: I am deeply sorry for putting my hands on you tonight.

Maya: That is a start, but your actions carry real consequences here.

The entire audience watched intently to see what the new heir would decide.