Chapter One: The Heiress Reduced to Zero

“Before the ceremony begins, the Shen family must clarify an unfortunate matter.” A paternity report and a yellowed page from a will appeared on the giant screen. “After renewed verification, Yanqiu is not the biological daughter of my late elder brother, Shen Weijun. Under the Shen family trust charter, she has no right of succession. This afternoon, the board voted to revoke all her positions and authority.” For two seconds, the ballroom was silent. Then whispers surged beneath the surface like water under cracking ice. Yanqiu did not look at the screen. She looked at her grandfather. “Grandfather, is this your decision?” Shen Chongshan's lips moved.