Arachne stepped into the office, her heels clicking on the polished floor. The investigator and attorney, Mr. Ryker, greeted her warmly."Good morning, Mistress Arachne," Mr. Ryker said, offering a gentle smile.Arachne returned the courtesy, her heart light. "Good morning, gentlemen."The desk was spread with papers, quills, and inkwells. Mr. Ryker gestured for her to take a seat."Shall we begin?" he asked, his eyes crinkling at the corners.Arachne nodded, and the paperwork commenced. With each signature, her freedom grew. The estate, wealth, and titles – all hers.As she signed the final document, a sense of liberation washed over her. Mr. Ryker handed her a ledger, its pages filled with rows of numbers and property listings."Your holdings, Mistress Arachne," he said, with a bow. "You are now one of the wealthiest women in the region."Arachne's eyes sparkled as she accepted the ledger. She rose, her shoulders squaring."Thank you, gentlemen," she said, her voice filled with gratitude.Wit
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