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- Because Toby lost both his matches to protect his daughters, Toby had to stay with Blake and take Blake’s last name. Weeks later when Avery officially inherited Tobias’s money, she gave 94 percent of it away, reasoning that no one needed that much money or power.
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Tobias Hawthorne chose Avery because he knew that his reputation would cause his enemies to come after his fortune once he has passed. He didn’t want Grayson, or any other Hawthornes, to have to deal with them and be in harms way.
The book concludes with Avery discovering that Tobias Hawthorne is not her biological grandfather. In a shocking twist, she learns that her real grandfather is none other than Grayson Hawthorne, Tobias’s estranged brother.
In his will, Tobias stipulates that Avery must live in his mansion, Hawthorne House, for one year if she’s going to inherit. Avery shares the home with the Hawthornes, who are angry and confused as to why Tobias left his fortune to Avery.
Sep 1, 2020 · The big mystery was entailed in the premise: why did Tobias Hawthorne leave Avery his fortune? I knew that mystery would be solved in an almost National Treasure-esque fashion, with clues built into Hawthorne House and the surrounding estate leading to more clues, more questions, and finally answers.
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Early Life
Tobias made his fortune through the oil industry, then diversified. He was the ninth-richest person in the United States and the richest man in Texas. He married Alice O'Day Hawthorne, and they had three children, Zara Hawthorne-Calligaris, Skye Hawthorne, and Tobias Hawthorne II. His grandsons are Nash, Grayson, Jameson, and Xander Hawthorne. Grayson is his heir apparent.
Tobias has passed away about a month ago at seventy-eight years old. His law firm, McNamara, Ortega, and Jones, has been trying to locate Avery Grambs as it is stipulated in his will that she must be present before the will can be read. With the arrival of Avery and her half-sister Libby Grambs to Hawthorne House, Tobias's will is finally read. To the surprise of everyone, but his lawyers, Tobias leaves almost his entire fortune to Avery. Tobias leaves one hundred thousand dollars each to And...
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Tobias had silver-gray hair and a face more weather-worn than one would expect. His eyes are the same silver-blue as Grayson's, his build is like Jameson's, and his chin is like Nash's. After seeing Xander in motion, Avery recognizes a similarity in the way Tobias and Xander's features pull together, something about the shape between their eyes, no...
Tobias was eccentric. He loved puzzles, riddles, and codes. He also enjoyed anagrams. Alisa describes him as someone who was "fond of good guessers." He was also a man grieving his lost son. Zara says that he never was the same after Toby died. Mrs. Laughlin says that Tobias was a very private man. He was a champion at keeping secrets. His family d...
Tobias owned a hotel, several private planes, and a helicopter. He owns the Texas Lone Stars football team. One of the many pieces of priceless artworks that he owns is a painting called Four Broth...Red acetate, a type of filter paper, was a favorite of Tobias's, particularly for revealing hidden messages.He also owned many vacation homes. One of them is in Colorado called True North. There's another vacation home in Costa Rica maintained by Jake Nash. Another residence being a 17th-century castle s...He was a very good shot.The Inheritance Games: page 36The Inheritance Games: page 107The Inheritance Games: page 20The Inheritance Games: page 88Jan 21, 2024 · The heart of the story lies in Avery’s quest to unravel why Tobias chose her for his fortune. She delves into a series of clues left by Tobias, uncovering dark family secrets and tragedies, including the mysterious disappearance of Tobias’s son Toby in a fire two decades ago.
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The catch? Avery has no idea why—or even who Tobias Hawthorne is. To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man's touch - and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes.
