Chapter 892

“She’s my wife,” Isaac declared, his voice laced with a simmering anger.

“Carla, I’ve given you chances, but your incessant targeting of her has pushed me past my limit,” he continued, his glare hardening.

Carla opened her mouth to retort, but a stern glance from Isaac silenced her.

“Evander and Hazel,” Isaac turned to address Carla’s parents with a tone that brooked no argument. “If you intend to meddle in this legal matter, then be prepared for a thorough accounting.”

He let the threat hang in the air, the unspoken consequences of their past deeds, which could land them behind bars, clear in his icy stare.

Carla’s parents dared not utter another word. When Grace was alive, she had a say over Isaac. Now that she was gone, the Salters were under Isaac’s rule, and no one dared step out of line.

Isaac ushered Brittany into the hall, draping his coat over her shoulders. “You won’t kneel tonight. Just sit by my side and keep me company,” he said softly.

According to the customs of Imperial City, the night before a burial was for vigil-keeping by the family’s younger generations.

However, Brittany was frail and could hardly endure.

“Okay,” she whispered in agreement.

a picture

for the crackle of flames. The night stretched

nearly swallowed by the sorrow of the wake, not closing her eyes once through

the Salters

all rites were concluded, it was one

clan didn’t disperse; instead, they waited for the attorney to announce the will, a man of utmost

family, the attorney cleared his throat and

of emotion, “her shares are to be divided equally, with fifty-one percent bequeathed to Mr. Isaac Salter,

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Chapter 892

will before, but they had never imagined Grace

look from Isaac sent him back

shares, bonds,

and cash.

while the rest of the estate was divided among

sum of cash. Compared to the others, what he

for Manuel, he received nothing.

will of Grace Salter has

have I been left out?” Manuel couldn’t hold back. With so much wealth,

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