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CHAPTER 21: THE SCANDAL

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last update Date de publication: 2026-11-07 03:34:14

"Four million," Arianna whispered when we reached the penthouse. "Now it is four million and three hundred thousand."

"Turn it off," I said.

"I can't. It keeps updating."

"Then turn off the screen."

"It won't help. I can still see the number."

"Arianna."

"Yes, Mother."

"Give me the phone."

She handed it to me. I placed it face down on the kitchen counter and took a deep breath. The apartment was very quiet. Five little girls stood in a row in the hallway, still wearing their white dresses, with
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