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I had to make sure everything was perfect. The court hearing would determine my rightful place as the heiress of the Whitehood firm. I made preparations, revi

ic surged through me as I quickly checked the b

. I hurried down the hallway, my footsteps echoing off the walls. Reaching the kit

u wanted something," I said, walking towards her. She turned

too. Amber loves hot cocoa." Her voice was soft, filled with a warm

their day off, so just tell me if you need anything, okay? I don't want you to get hurt."

morning for a cup of fresh tea. She would drink the tea just so that I would

ou both woke up early every morning to make tea, right?" I aske

uldn't let her. She stayed with me in New Orleans."

"Really? Did Dad stay there with you and Mo

. They were love birds." She handed me a cup

away, the momentary clarity in her eyes fading. I stared down at the cup in my hands. I shouldn't pressure her. What's most important is today's court hearing. I can ask her anyt

Vanessa. I could hear Lucy cussing under her breath, but I didn't really care. My key to the company

t announced. Just as my anxiety reached its peak, Audrey and

k in traffic," Audrey said

called. Audrey, I expect a businessman of your caliber to

tart," Grandma snapped at us. I gl

me in awe with his work. When it was time for Grandma to walk int

turned to meet her gaze, the anger in her eyes exciting me. Oh sweetheart, we are just getting started. I have a lot in store for you and your dearest mother. My lips cu

dia as I asked you to?

se. Eric is pretty impressive; it will be o

us," I said, avoiding his gaze. He c

d it was audible to others. I swallowed hard, trying not to show my anxiety. Sweat rolled down my

he room. It had been a long time since I felt this nervous. "In the case of Miss Laura tricking Mrs. Georgia Whitehood into transferrin