The Forgotten Heir

ff the towering skyscrapers, casting a golden glow over the concrete jungle. He adjusted his tailored suit, feeling the weight of hi

a meeting with a potential investor in fifteen minutes, and he needed to review his presentation one last t

cas," she said

s, his eyes scanning rows of numbers and projections. Satisfied,

confident assurances. Lucas secured the investment, and his c

ice, feeling triumphant. Rachel greeted him

s asked, sorting th

Rachel said. "It arrived yesterday, but I di

. The firm, Bellvue & Associates, was unfamiliar to him

Mr.

e reason to believe you may be a beneficiary of his will. We req

cer

. Bellv

The name meant nothing to him. He had no

ing about this?" Lucas ask

ression puzzled. "No, Lucas. Thi

as it genuinely related to his family? He had always known he was adopted, but his p

ton for tomorrow," Lucas

ng on her computer. "Done.

t the letter resonated with him. "Clear it for the next tw

mind wandered to the mysterious letter and the

ng out at the glittering cityscape. The lights of Manhattan seemed to stretch on fore

would uncov

ough the floor-to-ceiling windows illuminated the bustling lobby. Lucas's gaze swept across the room, acknowledging the nods and smiles from coll

nt, Rachel, appeared at his side. "Good morning, Lucas. You have

sn't expecting any legal doc

s," Rachel replied, ha

office. The thick, cream-colored envelope inside bore his name in ele

d on fine line

Mr.

e the beneficiary of a significant inheritance. Your presence is requested at the reading of Mr

cer

Dave

rt & As

A quick internet search yielded nothing but vague references to an old, inf

the mysterious letter and the Bellvue Estate. What could this inheritan

ed himself a whiskey and stepped out onto the balcony, overlooking the glittering

uestions swirled in his mind, refusing to let him shake off the feelin

Friday and book a flight to wherever the Bellvue Estate was locate

lt an unsettling sense of anticipati

e to Bell

sp spring air carried the scent of blooming flowers and fresh-cut grass. He took

The landscape shifted, becoming more rural, with ancient trees and stone wal

ate? Would they welcome him,

lvue Estate. The imposing mansion loomed before him, its facade a masterful blend