Semua Bab The Heiress Who Wouldn't Be Silenced : Bab 21 - Bab 24

“What do you mean Audrey requested her inheritance be transferred to a charity organization?” Mr. Smith's eyes burned with anger. Ethan avoided his gaze, his fingers tapping the table nervously while Mr. Smith fumed. “You should have called the family before letting her sign this,” Ryan spat, pushing the document away in disgust. Mr. Smith couldn't calm down. The chair suddenly felt too hot for his buttocks. His brain just wanted him to stand, pace, slam his fists on Ethan's desk and yell.“Dad please, calm down. Remember you're hypertensive.” Ryan said, stepping in front of his father. Ethan cleared his throat. “Smith, your late father wrote in his will that Audrey had the right to give her inheritance to any charity organization of her choice. The only time you can take control of her inheritance is if she dies. And she willed it before she died. Her 40% share will be transferred to Stars Shelter charity organization in a month….” His voice stopped when Ryan slammed his fist on

Mr. Smith lay almost lifeless on the bed, an oxygen mask covering his nose, an IV dripping slowly into his vein. His wife sat beside him, eyes heavy and weary from lack of sleep. “Mom,” Sophia called from the doorway. “The family doctor is here.” Mrs. Evangeline nodded once and Sophia stepped aside for a female doctor to enter. “Good afternoon, Mrs. Sterling,” the doctor greeted, setting her bag down. Mrs. Evangeline only nodded, her throat was too heavy to utter words. The doctor moved to Mr. Smith's side, placed a stethoscope on his chest and listened to his heartbeat. She nodded twice, then pulled the earpieces out of her ear, and turned to Mrs. Evangeline. “His heartbeat is getting better. In no time, he will be alright. The nurse will be here to continue his treatment.” She said firmly. “Thank you, doctor,” Mrs. Evangeline managed to say. Sophia escorted the doctor out, then came right back. She sat gently on the edge of the bed, facing her mother in the chair. “We need t