e speaking of family matters, the relevant family here is th

instantly, and he gave

ecide on these matters. I am the head of our family. If this necklace is to be donated,

igns of intimidation. Instead,

t we respect here. Since this is a Howard family e

ds carried a firm will that le

all, has noticed that ever since you and your sister arrived at the banquet, there has been nothing but trouble. You ev

Was the butler suggesting they

tigious gathering. Being ejected would not only be emba

horpe. I acted without thinking. Please, let's not trouble Mrs. H

h, please

ed apology and gestured for Kimberly to a

stunned, while Valerie's expression was one of de

had dramatically taken the stage during the clima

e not only escaped blame for her attention-seeking behavior but als

klace must have an extrao

ould even lead Benjamin to support h

, revealing an interior wit

wn to an elderly woman resting on a sofa at the ce

uding a relaxed confidence that did little to conceal

was

ward family's exceptionally talented heir, known for h

enly come back

. Wa

Kimberly to sit next to her on the

our grandmother. I'm so thankful you're willing to let it go." As she spoke, she began to

who raised me. This necklace was her wedding gift to me. Now that she has passed and the Holden family has diminished..." She held