Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S21 53. Unexpected Announcement

Morris cleared his throat and adjusted his tie. “I have come to

announce something very important.”

A second later, he looked around. The corners of his lips rose slightly. “Since everyone involved has gathered, may I begin?”

Frank raised his hand towards the sofa. “Please have a seat, Mr.

Morris. We are ready to listen.”

“Thank you.”

The notary put his bag on the table. When he opened it, Melanie’s heart fell into her stomach. The woman no longer realized that she

was the only one standing still.

“Mrs. Harris, would you like to sit down please? You are the main character today.”

Melanie swallowed hard. Her hands clenched into fists and her breathing turned heavy. She didn’t dare move her head when she met the other’s gaze. She was like a defendant ready to be judged.

Before Melanie could break the stiffness, tiny fingers suddenly touched her hand. “Come on, Grandma. Sit down. Mister Morris doesn’t seem to be able to wait long

Melanie snorted harshly. Without responding to Emily’s invitation, she turned towards the sofa. As she sat there, her eyes narrowed towards

Barbara.

Barbara’s shoulders stiffened as well. It was as if she could hear the voice of her mother’s heart. “If the inheritance is cancelled, you will suffer the consequences!”

Barbara lowered her head and squeezed her white fingers. She

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realized that she was the reason behind Morris’ arrival. Now, she could only guess what punishment waited.

“Good evening, the Harpers, the Harris, and Philip.” Morris raised his head and smiled at everyone. A document was standing by on his lap.

“On this occasion,” Morris adjusted his glasses and checked the date, “I will read the final judgment of the will addressed to Melanie Harris by the late Rowan Harper.”

his forehead. He glanced at Kara. His wife apparently also had

Louis represented everyone’s surprise.

in the will

her head. “Why?”

because this will is confidential. Only the person addressed has

secret, why did Mr. Morris announce it in front

seemed to have forgotten to breathe. “That’s because a violation occurred. Melanie Harris was declared unable to fulfill the requirements so her rights to

the sofa, she shouted, “No! I did not violate the rules. Take a look! Barbara is here. She

with me!”

eyebrow. He turned to the family on his left. Seeing

can claim the inheritance if she and her daughter

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to hope that the two parties would

get along.”

get along!” Melanie nodded quickly. “You saw how that little girl grabbed my hand just now? She invited

closeness between

body again. While looking closely at

sigh. “Sorry, Ma’am. That’s not the problem here. There

face suddenly unraveled. With

head, she wondered. “Not that? So what? Isn’t

forward

throat, Morris turned the page. “Just like how this will is confidential,

jaw dropped. Her eyeballs trembled looking for a loophole that escaped

company has received half a billion

a glance from the notary, Kara quickly

the corners of his lips. “That is the point

the original document, Rowan Harper wrote that Melani Harris could

conditions.”

Harris had to stay at Frank Harper’s residence with her daughter, Barbara Harris, for an entire

one hundred million dollars from Frank Harper and

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and an opportunity to speak. “I wasn’t the one who received the money, but

reading yet,” Morris replied

Melanie Harris cannot receive more than one hundred million dollars from Frank Harper and her small family, including through her husband and daughter. In this case, the amount you receive far exceeds the specified limit. Even if the

in resignation. “It’s still a violation.”