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About five minutes later, Wilfreda walked through the door of Chance's office. "What's going on?" she asked, closing the door behind her.Chance gestured to the drawer, which was still open. "I found this hidden compartment. Behind the bookshelf. There's a key—an old one—and it opened this."Wilfreda crossed to the drawer, her eyes widening as she took in the contents. "What is all this?""I don't know yet. But take a look at this." He paused, holding up the book. "The O'Connor Heritage—All You Need to Know."Wilfreda took the book from him, her fingers tracing the embossed title. "I've never seen this before.""Neither have I."She opened it carefully. The first page was a title page, handwritten in elegant script:The O'Connor HeritageBeing a True and Complete Account of the Rise of the O'Connor FamilyFrom Humble Beginnings to Unimaginable PowerAnd the Secrets That Must Never Be ToldWilfreda looked up at Chance, her eyes wide. "What is this?""I don't know. Maybe our family's e
Chapter 726
Weeks had passed since Gerald's funeral. The estate had slowly returned to some semblance of normalcy—the flowers had been cleared, the black clothes put away, the condolences acknowledged. But the grief still lingered like a shadow, present in every quiet moment, every empty chair, every memory that surfaced without warning.Chance and Wilfreda sat together in the estate's study, the afternoon sun streaming through the windows. It was the first time they'd been alone together since the funeral—really alone, without the distraction of family or the weight of immediate crisis."We can't hide forever," Wilfreda said, her voice steady. She was stronger now, the bruises faded, the wounds healing. But there was a new depth to her eyes—a wisdom born from suffering.Chance nodded. "I know.""Gerald wouldn't want us to." She paused, her voice softening. "He'd want us to keep living. To keep fighting."Chance looked at her, something shifting in his expression. "Then we go back. Together."Wil
Chapter 725
Gary and Courtney arrived at the estate just as the afternoon sun began to break through the gray clouds. The sky was still heavy, still mourning, but there was a softness to the light that hadn't been there before—as if the world itself was trying to offer comfort.They parked in the driveway and sat for a moment, neither of them speaking. Gary's hands were gripping the steering wheel, his knuckles white. Courtney reached over and placed her hand on his."Ready?" she asked softly.Gary shook his head. "No. But we're here."They stepped out of the car and walked toward the estate's front door. It opened before they could knock, and Julia stood in the doorway, her eyes red but her smile genuine."Gary. Courtney." Her voice was warm, despite the tears that still lingered at the edges of her eyes. "Thank you for coming. It means more than you know."Gary nodded, his voice thick. "Gerald was a good man. A hero. We wanted to be here."Courtney stepped forward and hugged Julia, her own eyes
Chapter 724
Miranda nodded, starting the engine. They drove in silence, Grace sleeping in her car seat. Ava stared out the window, her mind replaying every moment with Gerald—their first meeting, their first kiss, the day they found out she was pregnant.She thought of the future they planned, the dreams they shared. And she realized, with a crushing finality, that those dreams were gone.Gerald was gone. And she was alone.When they reached her house, Ava stepped out of the car, Grace in her arms. She paused at the door, looking back at Miranda."Thank you," she said, her voice hollow. "For everything."Miranda nodded, tears in her eyes. "I'm here for you. Whenever you need me."Ava nodded, then stepped inside, closing the door behind her.She walked to the nursery, where Grace's crib waited. She laid her daughter down gently, then stood there, watching her sleep."You'll never know him," she whispered, tears falling down her cheeks. "But you will know he loved you. He loved you more than anythi
Chapter 723
When it was Ava's turn to say her final goodbyes, the room fell silent. The weight of her presence was palpable—a young widow, barely in her twenties, holding a newborn baby in her arms as she prepared to say goodbye to the man she loved. The family parted for her, creating a path to the casket. She walked slowly, her steps measured, her face pale as ash. Her eyes were red and swollen, dark circles beneath them speaking to sleepless nights and endless tears. But there was something else in her posture—a strength that commanded respect. A strength that said she would not break, no matter how much she wanted to.Grace stirred in her arms, her tiny face scrunching up before settling back into sleep. She was wrapped in a soft pink blanket, a gift from Gerald before he'd left on that final mission. He'd bought it the day they found out they were having a girl, his eyes shining with joy and wonder.Ava reached the casket and stopped. She stood there for a long moment, her eyes fixed on the
Chapter 722
The morning of Gerald's funeral dawned gray and overcast, the sky heavy with clouds that seemed to press down on the world below. The estate was silent, wrapped in a shroud of grief that no words could dispel. The family gathered in the main hall, dressed in black, their faces pale and drawn. The air was thick with the scent of white roses—Gerald's favorite—and the weight of a loss too profound to measure.At the front of the room, a casket sat on a raised platform. It was empty. Gerald's body had never been recovered. The compound had been searched, but Doomdoer's men had either destroyed the evidence or hidden it too well. All they had was a symbol—a hollow vessel that represented a man who had given everything.The emptiness of it hit everyone differently.For Ava, it was a cruel reminder that she would never see her husband's face again. Never touch his hand. Never hear his laugh. She sat in the front row, Grace cradled in her arms, her eyes fixed on the casket with a mixture of
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