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

inherited?” Louis

no Grandma’s name in the will that Mr.

tilted her head.

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

Mr. Morris announce it in front of us?” Louis’ neck

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 sofa, she shouted, “No! I did not

house with me!”

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

information,” his tone was gentle, “Mrs. Harris can claim the inheritance if she

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late Rowan seemed to hope that the two parties would

get along.”

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

closeness between us.

straightened his body again. While looking closely

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

on Melanie’s face suddenly unraveled.

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

requirement put forward to us?”

the page. “Just like how this will is confidential, the late

dropped. Her eyeballs trembled looking for a loophole that escaped her anticipation. “What did I break? I did nothing

information I got, Harris’ company has received half a billion

a glance from the notary, Kara quickly

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

Harper wrote that Melani Harris could only receive

conditions.”

“First, Melanie Harris had to stay at Frank Harper’s residence with her daughter, Barbara Harris, for

hundred million dollars

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hands, asking for attention and an opportunity to speak. “I wasn’t the one who received the money, but my

yet,” Morris replied

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

resignation. “It’s still a violation.”