He Chose Her, Then Lost Me Forever
"He gave me his name, he paid for my medical degree, and he taught me how William Reed built his empire. I am not part of your little family, Noah."
Julian took half a step forward, keeping his palms open and visible. "Arthur lied to you, Clara. He used all of us. He split us up across the country to keep William's secret."
"Arthur saved me!" Clara snapped, her knuckles turning white around the silver casing. "William wanted a private vault of male heirs to test his artificial system. When I was born a girl, William ordered Arthur to throw me into an institutional ward. Arthur took me home instead. He gave me a life."