Chapter 45

VIVIAN

I could sense the weight of expectation in the room. They were all waiting for me to say no, to reject the inheritance and walk away. But I flashed back to the memories of how they had treated me, like a nobody, a mere afterthought. The way they had belittled me, made me feel small and insignificant.

But then I remembered Grandfather Edward, the one person who had always been truthful to me, who had always made me feel seen and heard. And I knew that I had to honor his wishes.

The room erupted into chaos, with gasps and exclamations filling the air. Martha's face turned red with rage, while Mira looked like she had been punched in the gut.

Wait you can't be serious!" Martha shouted, her voice echoing off the walls.

But I just smiled, a sense of triumph and vindication washing over me. "I'm completely serious, I am definitely not joking about my answer" I said, my voice steady. "Grandfather Edward wanted me to have this, and I'm going to make sure his wishes are respected”.

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