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Chapter 20: A Place At The Table

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The silence after my words lasted only a few seconds.

Then Vincent smiled.

“Those are reasonable words, Alessia. I hope you understand that the family wants the same thing.”

I didn't believe him.

Not for a second.

The older lawyer gathered the documents and placed them neatly inside his folder.

“Since the matter has not been fully resolved, we recommend that the family allow the verification process to continue before making any permanent decisions.”

“Then why announce it tonight?” I asked.

Vin
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