"No, probably the paralyzed ex-husband's based on timing," Cletus said with a shrug. "But as long as Aryyah believes the fake DNA results, I have paternal rights; that's leverage even after we've taken the money and disappeared."

"You really think you can marry a billionaire CEO, steal eight million, and escape to Singapore before anyone catches on?" Derek asked skeptically.

"I've been planning this for six months," Cletus said confidently. "Since I first researched her and discovered she was ...