Chapter 1265

Outside the hall, a large crowd gathered to pay their respects to Caleb. Security personnel were stationed at the entrance, ensuring order.

A man without a white flower pinned to his chest tried to enter.

The guards quickly stopped him. "Today is Mr. Houston Sr.'s funeral. Anyone without a white flower is not allowed inside."

"I'm not part of the Houston family. Why should I wear a white flower?" the man retorted.

It was clear that he was there to stir up trouble.

Over the years, the Houston family had relied on Caleb's reputation to maintain their status. Many opportunistic newcomers, hoping to take advantage of his passing, had come not to pay respects but to test if the Houston family was on the decline.

"If you don't want to wear one, then leave," a voice called out.

with a white flower. Her presence commanded

entrance and said, "I'm here to bid farewell to an old friend.

hesitated,

matter? Is there no one in charge here? I've come to

guards to step aside.

entered the hall and placed a bouquet of white flowers at the altar. Few of her

the deceased. Turning to leave, she saw Debra and

long ago. Marrying this woman would bring nothing but misfortune to

expression hardened. "I appreciate you coming

you'd better think twice about provoking

to toe. She shook her head and said, "Young people these days have no sense of propriety. At a funeral you should wear dark clothing, black armbands on your sleeves, and a white flower on your chest. You should not walk in with your head held high, without emotion, or arrive later than the guests. Otherwise, you make a spectacle of yourselves for everyone

carried no real malice, Debra softened slightly. "Thank

"I won't argue with you over Caleb's funeral. As for the matter of shares, we can discuss it later I've

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