Emma Was Blamed for Breaking Grandma Margaret’s Vase — Then the Pet Camera Revealed What Really Knocked It Over
Chapter 6 — Thomas Bell’s Son
Thomas had died years earlier.
But Bell River Holdings still existed.
It was now managed by his son, Richard Bell.
Margaret had not spoken to Richard in decades.
Claire contacted an attorney before doing anything else.
The attorney reviewed the deed, letters, and archived transfer documents.
His conclusion was cautious.
“This doesn’t automatically return the property to you.”
Margaret nodded.
“I understand.”
“But it raises serious questions about the original transfer.”
They ordered handwriting comparisons.
Eleanor’s known signatures were obtained from tax records and old bank documents.
The signature on the disputed property transfer was significantly different.
Then another surprise appeared.
A notary had witnessed the transfer.
His name:
Samuel Price.
The same Samuel Price had worked for Thomas Bell’s company.
Claire’s attorney contacted Richard.
His response came within hours.
Not through a lawyer.
Through a personal phone call.
“Margaret, don’t do this.”
Margaret held the phone away slightly.
“Do what?”
“Dig through things that happened before either of us understood them.”
Margaret’s expression changed.
“You knew?”
Richard stayed silent.
“Richard.”
Finally, he said:
“My father told me there was a problem with the old deed.”
Margaret closed her eyes.
“How long have you known?”
“Twenty-eight years.”
Claire stared at the phone.
This was no longer only a secret from Margaret’s childhood.
Someone had kept it alive for decades.
