ANOTHER CHANCE
Author: Poen Konnet
last update Last Updated: 2023-06-21 23:17:56

Mrs. Williams who had always been a staunch advocate for the preservation of the family's wealth and legacy with high expectations as she had entrusted Dub with a major family investment in the hopes that he would safeguard it with the same fervor and dedication had just discovered the truth, and her fury knew no bounds.

Dub had made a difficult decision because of Linda. He had transferred a major family investment to her and she had sold it. However, he had not expected that his mother would find out about it.

As Mrs. William sat at her mahogany desk in the study, surrounded by mementos of past glories and portraits of ancestors, she couldn't contain the mix of anger and sadness that welled up within her.

The truth had come to light, and she felt as if the very fabric of their family's heritage was unraveling before her eyes.

Summoning every ounce of composure, Mrs. Williams dialed Dub's number. As the phone rang, her heart pounded in her chest, each ring echoing like a foreboding w
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