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Picking up the phone, Teresa heard the voice of a man with a distinguished British accent.

Is this Teresa Duggan?

Duggan? My name is Teresa Brookfield. My step-father adopted me, but I was born Teresa Duggan.

Good. Then you are the person I need to contact regarding the death of your father, Michael Duggan.

My father is dead? She didnt know how to feel since she really never knew him.

Yes. My name is Cedric Ogelvie. I am the executor of his estate. Im sorry to inform you of his demise; however, my call is to notify you that you are his legal heir. He has left everything to you. You may be a very rich woman.

Oh! I never expected anything like this.

The fact is, you will need to come to London so I can give you the details of your inheritance. When can you get here?

II dont know. I do have a passport, but I dont think I have enough money for the airfare.

Do you have a credit card?

Yes, but I wouldnt be able to pay back what I owe.

You will when you see how rich you may be. Dont worry about the expense. Fly first class if you wish. Just get here as soon as you can. It has taken me months to locate you. Do you have paper and pencil nearby? Ill give you my phone number and address. Ill be looking forward to meeting you. After giving Teresa this information, he hung up.

Teresa immediately called her mother. Mom, youll never believe what happened.

Dont keep me in suspense. What?

I just got a call from London, from my Dads lawyer. He told me Michael Duggan died.

OhI dont know what to say, said Marge, his once devoted wife.

He said Michael left everything to me. What do you think of that?

When Michael left, he said hed never forget you. Did you know Michael was a spy for the CIA? Thats something I never told you before. He might have had a great deal of money; that is, if he didnt remarry and have other children. But if the lawyer said he left everything to you, it doesnt look like he ever remarried.

You said he was a spy? I never knew that, answered the surprised, Teresa.