Mr. Lawson couldn''t ignore Austin''s warning, butpared to Austin''s tough


    demeanor, the two men in ck suits beside him were the real deal when it came to intimidation.


    Taking a deep breath, Mr. Lawson lowered his gaze and confessed, "This will is indeed the old man''s original. I got greedy back then and messed with it. The one I gave you was altered. If you don''t believe me, have it checked for legal authenticity."


    Messing with a will in a big family is a massive deal. Sure, Mr. Lawson took the cash, but he also made sure to keep a backup n.


    He never thought that over twenty yearster, he''d need to pull out his ace in the hole.


    Austin, hearing this, felt a wave of disbelief hit him, almost crushing the will in his grip. Shaking his head, he said, "How can that be? You definitely gave me... I don''t buy it. How much did they pay you to make up this story?"


    Lowering his head again, he tightened his grip, ready to tear the will to pieces.


    As, noticing what he was about to do, just said calmly, "Go ahead, Mr. Austin. It''s just a copy."


    Austin was momentarily lost for words.


    Kitty, however, snatched the will out of his hands, doubt written all over her face. But as she checked the signature, her expression darkened.


    It was the real deal.


    Kitty took a deep breath, then looked up at Mirabe. Mirabe was as cool as a cucumber, acting like she had everything under control, a stark contrast to her mother.


    Mirabe raised an eyebrowzily at Kitty and said in a lighthearted tone, "No need to rush. You''re not getting away."


    Kitty''s breath caught, "What are you nning?"


    Mirabe flicked her sleeve nonchntly, looking as harmless as ever, "You all aren''t in a position to demand apologies, are you?"


    Kitty shot a re at Mirabe.


    Mirabe gave a slight smile but then her phone buzzed in her pocket. Just as she was about to pick up, a guest''s voice rang out, full of surprise, "Is that the guy from the Shepherd family at the door?"


    Mirabe paused and looked up. At the entrance was a man who was both


    handsome and dignified, his presence impossible to ignore.


    All eyes in the banquet hall turned to him. James was a rare sight in these circles, so not many recognized him.


    But a few did.


    Kitty was one of them.


    Just moments ago, she was wrapped up in Mirabe''s words, but seeing


    someone from the Shepherd family snapped her focus to the doorway.


    She quicklyposed herself and nudged Austin excitedly, "Emmitt, you actually got James toe?"


    Austin had never seen James before. Hearing Kitty, his eyes widened, "He''s with the Shepherd family?"


    "Yes." Kitty nodded, then gave him a puzzled look, "You don''t know him? You didn''t invite him?"


    Austin looked bewildered as he shook his head, "No, it wasn''t me."