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Chapter 2: An Unexpected Entrance

Chapter 2: An Unexpected Entrance

The grand doors opened.

Two attorneys entered.

Behind them walked a court officer carrying a sealed leather portfolio.

James Whitmore spoke calmly.

"Mrs. Emily Carter Preston?"

Emily nodded.

"We are here to execute the final instructions of your late father."

Preston stepped forward.

"This isn't the time."

James looked at him without emotion.

"Legally, it is exactly the time."

He opened the portfolio.

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"Your father revoked every financial agreement naming Mr. Preston as beneficiary."

The room erupted into stunned murmurs.

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