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.

also inherited?” Louis represented everyone’s

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

tilted her head. “Why?”

confidential. Only the person addressed

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

who seemed to have forgotten to breathe. “That’s because a violation occurred. Melanie Harris was declared unable to fulfill the requirements so

she shouted, “No! I did not violate the rules. Take

with

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

“Mrs. Harris can claim the inheritance if she and her daughter

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late Rowan seemed to hope

get along.”

little girl grabbed

closeness

body again. While looking closely at

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

Melanie’s face suddenly unraveled. With

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

put forward to us?”

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

escaped her anticipation.

half a billion in funding from Mrs.

notary, Kara quickly nodded.

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

document, Rowan Harper wrote that Melani Harris could only receive an inheritance from him if she fulfilled two

conditions.”

to stay at Frank Harper’s residence with her daughter, Barbara Harris, for an entire month. Second, Melanie Harris should

more than one hundred million dollars from Frank Harper and

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

yet,” Morris replied

million dollars from Frank Harper and her small family, including through her husband and daughter. In this case, the

resignation. “It’s

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