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CHAPTER 83

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The announcement of Althea Valtieri resuming her place within the family arrived ceremoniously and with authority. It did not come quietly as the news are being delivered through channels that had not spoken her name.

It appeared unforgivingly on society bulletins, but, discreet on financial columns, carefully worded press releases that never lied outright but bent truth until it resembled obedience.

There was no explanation, whatsoever, making sure that there’s no room for any speculations.

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