Brother Brought Buyers To 'His' Lakehouse — Then The Property Tax Assessor Recognized The Address

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Brother Brought Buyers To 'His' Lakehouse — Then The Property Tax Assessor Recognized The Address
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I was halfway through a site inspection at the wildlife rehabilitation center when my phone buzzed. Unknown number. I almost didn't answer—Thursdays meant coordinating with veterinary techs, managing volunteer schedules, checking on the seventeen animals currently in recovery. But something made me swipe.
"Mr. Chen? This is Margaret Wu from the County Tax Assessor's office. I'm currently at 4782 Lakeshore Drive conducting a routine property assessment. There are... people here. Approximately nine individuals. They're giving what appears to be a real estate showing. To buyers."
My hand tightened around the phone. Cold spread through my chest. "That's my property."
"Yes, I know. That's why I'm calling." Her voice carried that particular blend of professional courtesy and controlled alarm that government officials master. "Your brother—at least, the man who introduced himself as Derek Chen and claimed to be the owner—just told potential buyers this property has been 'in the family for generations' and he's 'finally ready to let it go for the right price.' He quoted $2.4 million."
The rehabilitation center's main office suddenly felt too small. Through the window, I could see volunteers preparing food for the injured hawk in enclosure seven. Normal Thursday activities. Except my brother was selling my lakehouse.
"I'm forty minutes away," I said. "Don't let anyone leave."
"I have no authority to detain—"
"Margaret. Please. Whatever you can do."
She paused. When she spoke again, her tone had shifted. "I'll need to conduct a very thorough assessment. These things take time. Lots of questions about improvements, additions, structural modifications. I'm notoriously meticulous."
I was already grabbing my keys.

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