When their father passed away, Julia and Helga faced the first signs of a deep divide. Helga, fueled by greed and resentment, lashed out when their mother, Mrs. Hanson, revealed her will. She had left Julia the majority of the estate—70%—while Helga would receive just 30%. The reason was simple: Julia had stood by her parents, cared for them, and never asked for anything. Helga, on the other hand, only called when she needed money and rarely visited unless there was something to gain.
The phone call that changed everything echoed through the house as Helga’s voice rose in fury. Julia, listening from the kitchen, froze when she heard her sister scream that she couldn’t wait for their mother to die so she could sue for more. It was cruel and shocking, and Mrs. Hanson, heartbroken, put the call on speaker so Julia could hear it all.
Despite Helga’s vicious words, their mother still left her something. She had recently given birth to twins at 47, and Mrs. Hanson, though hurt, didn’t want the children to suffer. Her lawyer advised that as long as Helga received part of the inheritance, she couldn’t contest the will.
In the months that followed, Helga continued to harass their mother to change it. Every call turned into an argument, each one chipping away at Mrs. Hanson’s health. And when she finally passed, Helga sobbed theatrically at the funeral, trying to play the part of the grieving daughter. But those who knew her weren’t fooled.
Soon after the funeral, the real Helga returned—calling Julia nonstop, demanding more money, pushing her to share what she’d been given. That’s when Julia had an idea. Calm and calculated, she told Helga she planned to sell their mother’s house and would split the profits with her 50/50—even though the house was solely in Julia’s name. Helga, blinded by dollar signs, instantly switched to sweet talk. She praised Julia, saying she’d use the money for her twins’ future. Julia nodded and smiled. She knew exactly what she was doing.
The house sold quickly thanks to its great location, and Helga could barely contain her excitement. Julia invited her for coffee one last time before moving to New York and promised to send her bank details soon. Helga hugged her sister tightly, faking affection with practiced ease.
A week later, Julia sent Helga instructions to a safety deposit box instead of wiring the money. Helga’s husband questioned it, but she brushed him off, eager to claim her supposed windfall. At the bank, she opened the box, expecting stacks of cash. Instead, she found three $1 bills—and a handwritten note.
It read: “That’s all you deserve.”
Helga’s enraged screams filled the bank. But Julia had already blocked her number, cut ties, and never looked back.
Greed had cost Helga everything—not just money, but family. And Julia, honoring her mother’s wishes, walked away with peace of mind and the last word.
