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.”

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

Louis represented

no Grandma’s name in the will

tilted her head. “Why?”

this will is confidential. Only the person addressed has the right

Morris announce it

blinked slowly. His gaze shifted towards the woman who 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

did not violate the rules. Take

with

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

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

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hope that the two

get along.”

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

closeness between us.

straightened his body again. While looking closely at

faint sigh. “Sorry, Ma’am. That’s not the problem here. There

confusion on Melanie’s face suddenly unraveled. With

“Not that? So what? Isn’t

requirement put forward

this will is confidential, the late Rowan Harper also prepared confidential

a loophole that escaped her anticipation. “What did

received half a billion in funding from Mrs. Harper. Is that true?”

the notary, Kara

“That is the

could only receive an inheritance from him

conditions.”

disbelief, Morris continued, “First, Melanie Harris had to stay at Frank Harper’s

receive more than one hundred million dollars from Frank

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hands, asking for attention and an opportunity to speak. “I

haven’t finished reading yet,” Morris replied

through her husband and daughter. In this case, the amount you

in resignation. “It’s still a

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