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Chapter 33

The nicer tanke fam

members around them ninalvrealized what was going on. A partnership with the

Larson family meant wealth beyond their imagination.

"Serena, what any you saying? of course, your Esther wouldn't um a

away such an important mutter," one of them said.

The right Howard." another added. "You already promised her. How could you go back on your word now?"

Attié crise! in. "Honest, today is the perfect day for this!=

mily cared deeply about their reputation. The last thing they wanted was for Hugh, their golden ticket, to walk away.

(he weithdrew his support, they would have nowhere to turn when bankruptcy came knocking. One by one, they urged Howard to follow through.

Dnder the weight of their persuasion. Howard had no choice but to concede He shot Serena a sharp glare before finally relenting with a wave of his hand. "To Do Get on with it."

she had no

Amber's memorial, she strode into the family chapel with pride. She had spent the money and made

it. They merely stood outside, listening to the steady beat of the ceremonial drums

carried r's memorial forward, her eyes

deserved. But today, I'll make

as Serena was about to cross the threshold, she suddenly stepped forward, blocking her path.

Serena's stops halted

of bells echoed in the air. She turned to

not right. It's a bad day for

must

crowd spoke, and all

be holding a Bible, not ringing a

speak, a few elders chimed in, "If the

right to stop this. If we allow had luck into the family chapel, our family's fortune

approving as they looked at

bribing for years. Of course,

silently to the

saved the Jansen family back then! If my mother brought bad luck, you wouldn't be standing here in your finesuits today

"Why, you-

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