From Tragedy To Triumph: The Bride Who Defied Fate
r reducing herself to a bargaining chip in a financial deal,
im, determined not to be indebted to her in any way.
th a check worth five million dollars. "Ms. Perry, this represents the fi
left her momentarily stunned. She tucked the check away securely and, as she prepared to depart, offered Co
wheelchair, walking steadily to the window where he ob
, "Mr. Reed, five million is life-changing fo
lear answer, his ex
.
nce, the atmosphere buzz
n, turned to Erika with a wide grin. "Darling, you can finally breathe easy. This windfall will fund Jerald's new venture, securing his devotion to you com
"Has the payment from th
. The Reed family honors the
rs, she had lived in Nicole's shadow, perpetuall
everything, Erika relished
ther was literally driven to death by sheer anger." Erika smirked cruelly.
once. "Who gave you permiss
voice sugary. "Why the worry? I ne
eless about the truth, but she had kn
ed open the door and stepped
ame-unassuming attire, guileless demeanor-but an icy resolve now
her contempt. "And why exactly
To deliver the funds provided by the Reed famil
faces. Had the money been placed
saw no issue and remarked impatiently, "Then why are y
across from Phillip. "Uncle Phillip, you gave your word to arr
ttitude and was about to lash out,
's being arranged. Rest assured, I w
attends the memorial ceremony. It will allow
e could object, Nicole continued evenly, "Connor commit
ed his features into calm neutral
perly laid to rest. Nicole then turned her attention to Erika. "I know you and Jerald a
mething about Nicole had shifted profoundly since her mo
aze sent chills do
What do you mean by 'letting' us u
Reed family yourselves for the remaining balance. As for the modest share currently in my p