Chapter 15: A New Storm

Weeks passed. Profits surged. The media began referring to her as "The Phoenix Heiress."

But then, the whispers started.

A lawsuit.

From the descendants of Charles Lockwood.

They were challenging her position. Claiming the proof of her switch was fabricated. That she had forged her way back into the family.

It was a bold lie—but one dangerous enough to seed doubt.

Clara stood before the press again, flanked by Marcus and Vivienne.

"They took my name once," she said. "They won't take it again."

But privately, she knew…

This wasn't over.

This was only the beginning.