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Chapter 2 – The Message

Chapter 2 – The Message

The ballroom remained silent.

Emily slowly rose to her feet, one hand resting protectively over the curve of her stomach.

The silver bowl of water sat untouched at her knees.

Preston's smile faded.

"I told you to finish."

Emily looked at him calmly.

"My father left me everything."

A few guests exchanged puzzled glances.

Vanessa, seated beside Preston, laughed.

"Everything?"

"You mean that little antique shop he owned?"

Emily didn't answer.

Instead, she unlocked her phone and read the message that had just arrived.

The estate transfer has been completed. The attorneys are waiting outside as instructed.

May you like

She slipped the phone back into her purse.

"They're here."

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