The imposter posing as Nicole was taken away. She immediately insisted that Jade and Brandon had put her up to it, but Jade and Brandon were no easy targets. Nicole had trusted them too much and left no trace of evidence. In the end, it was the lawyer personally hired by Jade and Brandon who made sure the imposter took the fall for everything.
Brandon tried to play the family card, hoping the old man would let him stay out of consideration for blood ties. He claimed he knew nothing about the scheme, and as for the butler's attempt on the old man's life, he denied any involvement whatsoever.
But the old man was unwavering. The public drama that had turned the White family estate into a circus finally drew to a close.
With a cold finality, the old man threw Jade and Brandon out of the White family for good. Then, in front of a room full of reporters, he made a public declaration: when his days were done, every penny of his fortune would pass to his granddaughter, Nicole. No other child, no relation by blood, would have any right to inherit.
That wasn't all. The old man also ordered Brandon's company's shady deals and illicit profits to be exposed to the world, leaving both Brandon and Jade utterly disgraced and isolated.
The guests at the gala were stunned. The old man's actions were ruthless-he hadn't left his own son a shred of a lifeline.
Yet his decisive stance was a warning to every major outlet, partner, and associate present: the White family would never again back Brandon or Jade.
"Reginald is even more merciless than Maddox Lynch was when he declared his son Marcus dead all those years ago. At least Maddox left Marcus a way out. Reginald's left Brandon with nothing," someone whispered, and the room buzzed with nervous speculation.
Reginald had learned from Maddox's mistakes. While he was still of sound mind, he tightened the terms of his will, publicly stating that this would be the final version. Any future amendments would be invalid, no matter what.
He was making sure Alicia had every possible safeguard.
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Reginald could see it clearly-his granddaughter Alicia was a gentle soul, a rabbit among wolves. Expecting her to suddenly turn fierce was wishful thinking. As here grandfather, the only thing he could do was pave her way as best he could.
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Besides, whoever was pulling Brandon's strings still hadn't been unmasked, and Reginald had no idea how much time he had left. At his age, every day was a gift, and he had to make sure Alicia's path was secured.
"Mr. White, is the reason you've suddenly announced your will, had the imposter arrested, and thrown out your son and granddaughter because you've found your true heir?"
"Are you keeping her identity secret out of concern for her safety?"
The reporters had already guessed the truth. The old man's ruthless actions seemed clearly aimed at protecting someone. He must have finally found the real heir-Nicole.
Reginald refused to answer, leaving early with Clayton at his side.
His silence said it all: the true heir of the White family had been found, but for her own safety, her identity would remain under wraps for now.
Every media outlet and powerbroker would be left to wonder-who was the true Miss White?
"Those reporters have a point,â Alicia said, squeezing Tyrone's hand and flashing him a smile. "Reginald must have found his real granddaughter, or he wouldn't have been so quick to throw out the imposter. If in the future you have to marry Nicole to get your life back on track, I hope you will."
Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent)
Chapter 374
RICH BADANT
Switched Maga
The Cat Lith Me
The Heiress Acts Mischievously, But Her Family Can Read Her Mind
Chapter 347: Administering Drugs
Switched Marriage The Coddled Little Wife
Chapter 538: Unimaginable