Callan moved as if to reprimand Lucianâs mother, but Joelle raised a hand, halting him. âCallan, her family just passed away. Please, show some understanding.â
Callan clenched his fists, grinding his teeth in frustration, but he stepped back, handing Joelle a handkerchief. Joelle closed her eyes, her breath steady as she gently wiped the liquid from her face.
When she finished, the lawyer, who had been handling Raelynâs estate, rushed in. The lawyer had been trying to get in touch with the Miller family for some time. However, Raelynâs unexpected death had delayed any discussions.
He pulled out a copy of Raelynâs will, a document he had photographed for safekeeping in a bank vault. Before arriving, he had learned that Lucian had even gone so far as to kidnap a child for the inheritance. From his outsiderâs perspective, Lucian had only reaped what he had sowed.
âThis is Raelyn Sampsonâs will. It clearly states that after her death, all her assets belong to Adrian Miller and his wife. Lucian Dury and Katy Dury, despite their blood relation to Ms. Sampson, have no inheritance rights.â
Katy stood up suddenly, her voice sharp with disbelief. âDid Lucian die for nothing? Lucian and I didnât choose to be treated like objects. Lucian was wrong, but does that dead woman get to walk away scot-free? If you want to pursue this, then she was committing a crime too.â
Ennis replied calmly, âI understand your feelings, but this isnât within my scope of work. Iâm only responsible for managing Ms. Sampsonâs estate affairs.â
Katy turned her gaze to Joelle. âWhat do you plan to do with this money?â
Joelleâs lips curved into a silent smile, but her eyes remained cold and distant. âIf I were you, Iâd first check the full extent of this inheritance and see if there are any debts attached.â
Katy paused, considering her words, then sat back down.
The lawyer then pulled out another document, this one detailing all of Raelynâs assets. He looked at Joelle, asking, âAre you willing to disclose this to them?â
âI am.â
Ennis handed the document to Katy.
Katy and her family gathered around, their faces intent as they examined the five pages. They began reading it line by line, but soon impatience took over, and they started skimming through it. Their expressions softened as they read, though.
Joelle watched them, unaffected, her mind not preoccupied with their greed. In this world, if money could solve everything, it wouldnât be a real problem.
After this, they would not target Adrian and her again. Katy and her parents wouldnât be standing at the hospital entrance, holding banners and slandering Miller Groupâs name.
The money would repay Lucian and the bodyguardâs life-saving favor, but money couldnât bring Adrian back to consciousness.
As Katy and her family counted through Raelynâs assets, Joelle remained unmoved, as calm as a statue. The lawyer caught a glimpse of Joelle, drawn to the quiet strength and serenity that radiated from her.
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