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.”

He glanced at Kara. His wife apparently also had the same expression.

inherited?” Louis

the will that Mr.

tilted her

because this will is confidential. Only

it’s a secret, why did Mr. Morris announce it

shifted towards the woman who 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 all the gold belonging to Rowan Har were

the sofa, she shouted, “No! I did not violate the

house with me!”

twitched an eyebrow. He turned to the family on his left. Seeing the same furrowed brows, he

claim the inheritance if she and her daughter can survive in this house for one

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The late Rowan seemed to hope

get along.”

grabbed my hand just now? She

closeness

straightened his body again. While looking closely at Melanie,

out a faint sigh. “Sorry, Ma’am. That’s not the problem here. There is something else you have violated, despite you and

on Melanie’s face suddenly unraveled.

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

requirement put forward to

page. “Just like how this will

eyeballs trembled looking for a loophole that escaped her

has received half a billion in

from the notary, Kara quickly nodded. “Yes.”

corners of his lips. “That is the point that has be

document, Rowan Harper wrote that Melani Harris could only receive an inheritance from

conditions.”

stay at Frank Harper’s residence with

one hundred million dollars from Frank Harper and

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both hands, asking for attention and an opportunity to speak. “I

yet,” Morris replied patiently.

family, including through her husband and daughter. In this case, the amount you receive far exceeds the specified limit. Even if the number is divided

“It’s still a violation.”