All Chapters of Guilty By Appearance: Chapter 11

A high-profile funeral in Manila is not just about burying the dead. It is a social event. It is a big show. When a member of the Ford family dies, the sadness must be carefully planned and controlled, like the hotels, the land assets, and the public relation profiles.The wake lasted for five long days in the grandest chapel of the Heritage Memorial Park.For five days, the room was filled with the heavy, sweet smell of thousands of expensive white flowers. The air conditioning was turned down so low that the guests had to wear thick jackets over their expensive black clothes. In the middle of the room sat the coffin. It was made of solid white wood with silver handles, matching the perfect, clean look of our family's brand. Above it hung a huge picture of Scarlet. She was smiling, her hair was perfectly styled, and she looked beautiful and untouchable. Behind the glass of the coffin, she looked exactly like me.Every time I stood up, people would gasp. They would turn their heads,