Vance,” Attorney Vance said, stepping onto the porch walkway with her portfolio.

“Your company paid a nominal lease fee to the Sterling Trust for eleven years.

You were, in the eyes of the law, a tenant.

And as of two o’clock this afternoon, Mrs.

Vance has formally revoked your occupancy authorization.”

Chloe turned on Luca, her polished composure shattering all at once.

“Luca!

You told me you owned this place outright!