Surprisingly, Sandrine was entirely absent from the will, which astonished everyone. Despite their mistrust of her, Marcel’s omission of Sandrine left them perplexed. Marcel’s known generosity led them to believe he wouldn’t leave her with nothing. It raised questions about what prompted the changes and how he had come to understand Sandrine’s true character.
The revelation of the will deeply upset Sandrine. She hired her own legal team to challenge it, arguing that Marcel’s deep affection for her should secure her a share as his legal wife. She also questioned the informal nature of the will, written on the back of an envelope, expressing doubts about its legality.