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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."

Jansens, she had no choice

time on ber. Holding Amber's memorial, she strode into the family chapel with pride. She had spent the money and

listening to the steady beat of the ceremonial drums and the steady

step. Sea carried r's memorial forward, her eyes growing

the recognition you deserved. But today, I'll make sure you do. You gave everything

Just as Serena was about to cross the threshold, she

Serena's stops halted

turned to see a man in a

is not right. It's a bad day for the

It must

minster?" Someone in the crowd spoke, and all

minister would be holding a Bible, not ringing a bell like Santa-asking

she could speak, a few elders chimed in, "If the minister says it's not the right

we allow had luck into the family chapel, our family's

voices were warm and approving as

had been bribing for years. Of course, they would always support her

the side, avoiding eye

brought bad luck, you wouldn't be standing here in your finesuits today You'd probably be

"Why, you-

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