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Chapter 11

Author: Sleepless Salt
Edmund Carter placed the family signet ring on the table in front of her.

On both sides of the hall, every core member of the Carter family rose to their feet.

Edmund spoke slowly. "From today on, all of the family's charity funds, medical trade, and diplomatic affairs will be under Lillian's full authority."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone bowed their heads at once. "Welcome back, Ms. Carter."

I didn't reach for the ring right away. I stood in silence for a long moment before I finall
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