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Chapter 135

Author: Melanie Paulson
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-21 19:00:00
Deborah was in shock at that declaration.

“What…” was all she could manage to say, her gaze falling back on the photos as tears began to well up in her eyes.

“Hey, kid, how sure are you about this information?” Nicholas asked. “I don’t doubt your skills, but part of me refuses to believe it.”

“Don’t worry, your doubt doesn’t offend me, because this does sound insane,” Brandon began, snapping his fingers. One of his bodyguards approached and handed a folder to the older man. “Here are copies of all the receipts for the payments made to LONITÉ, from the reception of the body to the delivery of the diamonds. Frederick ordered that the ashes be divided into three diamonds, one for himself as a ring and one for his wife as earrings,” Brandon explained, taking a sip of his drink. “In fact, it was an unusual order that many of the old workers still remember because it was the first time they had divided ashes. Usually, only one diamond is made, and that jewel is turned into a pendant with
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