Between Deceit and Love

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arsh reality of our impending bankruptcy. How could this have happened? A whirlwind of anguish and despair churned inside me, but I foug

ough the room, reflecting the disbelief that consumed us, while her expression contorted in a mix of anger and despair. The r

ll, your father left behind debts valued in millions of dollars, and

l wholly lost control of her emotions, her

ief. "We were millionaires! Our fortune was built over generations. My father could never have accu

ews. I held her hand, seeking to convey some comfort amidst the emotional turmoil that engulf

hallenges in recent years. Debts gradually accumulated, a

streaming down her face and

his happen witho

ed before respo

the financial stability of the company. Unfortunately, these dec

our father, whom we have always admired,

?" I asked the lawyer

assets will be sold, and the proceeds will be used to settle the liabilities. After this p

always avoided drawing attention to myself, that information exceeded the limits

!" Rachel shouted. "I..

"You are free to hire another lawye

ctly because if what Mr. Gonçalves was saying was true, and all indica

e you've created," Rachel declared proudly. "I'

d always been her trademark. When she reached the door, she looke

, Sarah!" she ordered

ranted, I was merely a pale shadow, obediently following others'

ing of our father's will, and realizing how our lives had just taken a disastrous turn. I went

utfit, clinging to her body and accentuating every curve s

!" Rachel repeated tha

uilding, Rachel didn't stop complaining, letting out swear words that woul

d she collapsed into desperate tears. Between sobs, she asked me how our father could be so selfish, burying himself in

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idea," was all I could respond, feeling

uld do from there. Without any experience, without any other family besides ourselves, wi