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.”

eyebrows suddenly pressed against his forehead. He glanced at Kara. His wife apparently also

Louis

there’s no Grandma’s name in the will that Mr. Morris read

her head. “Why?”

will is confidential.

secret, why did Mr. Morris announce it in front of

because a violation occurred. Melanie

Getting up from the sofa, she shouted, “No! I did not violate the rules. Take a look! Barbara is here. She still lives in

with

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

“Mrs. Harris can claim the inheritance

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The late Rowan seemed to hope

get along.”

little girl grabbed my hand just now? She invited me to

is closeness between

his body again. While looking closely at Melanie,

Ma’am. That’s not the problem here. There is something else you have violated, despite

on Melanie’s face suddenly unraveled. With

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

forward to

turned the page. “Just like how this will is confidential, the late Rowan Harper also prepared confidential terms.

trembled looking for a loophole that escaped

Harris’ company has received half

glance from the notary, Kara quickly

raised the corners of his lips. “That is the

Melani Harris could only receive an

conditions.”

in disbelief, Morris continued, “First, Melanie Harris had to stay at Frank Harper’s residence with her daughter,

than one hundred million dollars from Frank Harper and

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

reading yet,” Morris replied patiently.

family, including through her husband and daughter. In this case,

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

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