Chapter 7 - The DNA VerificationWithin forty-eight hours of the gala, the private offices of Vale Enterprises were locked down for an expedited, high-level family investigation. Private genealogists, legal teams, and medical professionals were brought in to examine my mother’s birth records, old photographs, and DNA markers.
Adrian stood by my side in the expansive glass-walled boardroom overlooking the Boston skyline while the lead archivist laid out the verified documents.
"The timeline matches perfectly," the archivist confirmed, pointing to a certified family registry. "Thirty-two years ago, the youngest Vale daughter, Rosalind, ran away from home following a severe family dispute over corporate arranged marriages. She changed her name to Rose Bennett, severed all ties, and lived in total seclusion in rural Ohio."
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I sat quietly, holding a cup of untouched coffee, feeling the foundations of my entire identity shift. All my life, my mother had told me we were completely alone in the world—that we had no extended family, no safety net, and no history. Now, I learned I was the granddaughter of one of the most powerful dynasties in the Northeast.
Adrian gently placed a hand over mine. "You're safe now," he murmured softly. "You and Lucia will never have to work another day in service or worry about where your next meal is coming from."
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