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Chapter 55: The Showdown
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Ginny stared at the piece of paper in her hand, her heart pounding.Annabella’s smug expression made her uneasy, but the words on the page demanded her attention.This was proof, clear, undeniable proof that Lucy had misused estate funds for personal enrichment.Ginny knew she needed this, but Annabella's sudden amenability made her suspicious."Why are you giving this to me?" Ginny asked folding the paper and slipping it into her pocket.Annabella shrugged and leaned against the doorframe with a faint smirk. "Let's just say, Ginny, that sometimes keeping the right allies is better than making enemies. And I know how Mother operates. She won't stop until she's destroyed you."Ginny's eyes narrowed. "So this is about protecting yourself?”The smirk dropped from Annabella's face, her eyes gone cold. "You're right to be suspicious, but believe it or not, I have a stake in this family too. If Lucy takes everything, we'll all lose."Ginny said nothing more, weighing Annabella's words. "Fin
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Ginnie's mind was racing as Joshua stepped into her room; the hesitation was written across his frame.Despite everything, she still wasn't quite sure if she could really trust him. His loyalties had wavered so many times before, and above everything else, Lucy's influence on him still overshadowed him.But there was something about the way he seemed tonight."I know you have every reason not to believe me," Joshua said quietly. "But I'm here because. I just can't ignore anymore what she's doing."Ginny crossed her arms, studying him intently. "Why now? What's changed?"Joshua heaved a sigh, running a hand through his hair. "She's gone too far. The way she's treating Raymond, t's not right. And if she's willing to do this to him, I can only imagine what she's planning for you."His words hung in the air, laced with guilt and a hint of fear. Ginny softened a little; however, her guard remained up. "If you are serious about helping, then you need to be honest with me, Joshua. What else
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