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.”

glanced at

inherited?” Louis represented everyone’s

no Grandma’s name in the will that Mr.

tilted her head. “Why?”

cracked a smile. “It’s because this will is confidential. Only the person addressed has the right to

announce it

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

“No! I did not violate the rules. Take a look! Barbara

with

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

gentle, “Mrs. Harris can claim the inheritance if she and her daughter can survive in this house

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hope that the

get along.”

girl grabbed my hand just now? She invited me to

closeness between us.

body again. While looking closely

not the problem here. There is

Melanie’s face suddenly unraveled. With

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

requirement put forward to

like how this will is confidential,

loophole that escaped her anticipation. “What did I break? I did

half a

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

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

Harper wrote that Melani Harris could only receive an inheritance

conditions.”

Melanie sighed in disbelief, Morris continued, “First, Melanie Harris had to stay at Frank Harper’s residence with her daughter, Barbara Harris, for an entire month. Second,

more than one hundred million dollars from Frank Harper and

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attention and an opportunity to speak. “I wasn’t

haven’t finished reading yet,” Morris replied

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

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

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