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 Kara.

inherited?” Louis represented everyone’s

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

her head.

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

Morris announce it in front of us?” Louis’

because a violation occurred. Melanie Harris

did not violate

with

turned to the family on his left. Seeing the same furrowed

claim the inheritance if she and her daughter can

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to hope that the

get along.”

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

closeness between

straightened his body again. While looking

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

face suddenly unraveled. With a

“Not that? So what? Isn’t that

put forward to us?”

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

trembled looking for a loophole that escaped her anticipation. “What

on the information I got, Harris’ company has received half a billion in funding from

notary, Kara quickly

the corners of his lips. “That is the point

could only

conditions.”

continued, “First, Melanie Harris had to stay at Frank Harper’s residence with

million dollars from Frank Harper and

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Melanie raised both hands, asking for attention and an opportunity to speak. “I wasn’t the one

reading yet,” Morris

dollars from Frank Harper and her small family, including through her husband and daughter.

“It’s still

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