Howard’s breath caught as he processed High’s words. be referring to Araber as his mother–in–law, Hugh had instantly elevated her states
He didn’t dare hesitate. “O course! How could she not be worthy? I’ll arrange everything immediately!
“Howard, you”
“Shut up! Mr. Larson’s mother in Lee is more than qualified to be in our family chapel. We’re all family there’s no need to draw lines!” Howard snapped at Rachel, his voice
Rachel nearly passed out from angri, chiching het chest
Sarah, equally entaped, had no appetite lett. She helped Rachel away from the table wilont another word,
With the matter now settled, Serena and high calle finishedtheir meal.
Later that evening, Howard invited them to stay the night. However, High gently took flisena’s hand, his touch indinate and natural. “Sorry, we have plans”
Howard could only watch as thee left.
On the drive home, Serenatamed to High with sincerity. “Thank you for today. I owe your age. If you ever need anything from me when dealing with the Larson family, just let in
know.”
Hugh adjusted his cufflinks lazily, amusement flickering in his voice. “You’re really hoping track
Serena never claimed to understand him. His mood shined on a whim. And now, she couldn’t decipher his meaning,
Playing it safe, she replied, “You already did me a huge favor by going along with this art today Magic you did it to protect the Larson family’s reputation, but I truly appreciate it And I’m not just saving that to be polite.”
Hugh’s expression darkened.
Serena frowned, wondering if she had said something wrong again
Then again, Hugh was never predictable. Just because he had shown her some kindurys didn’t mean she should expect too much.
Back at Crestview Hay, she curled up on the couch, her indud already moving to the next step. Now that she had brought up her mother’s memorial, she needed to finalize it before Howard had a chance to back out
Without hesitation, she grabbed her phone and sent him a message, In two days, Amber’s useinorial would be placed in the family chapel.
Howard didn’t respond, but Serena wasn’t surprised.
Over the next two days, she arranged for a minister and a string quartet for the ceremony. She was going to make this ceramy grand–Rachel needed to be put in her place.
On the day of the ceremony, Serena arrived at the family chapel with the people she had hired. As expectel, Howard and a few of the Jansen elders were already present.
Rachel, usually so composed and gentle, now stood among the crowd, her voice filled with authority. “She was Howard’s first wife. We would never deliberately make things difficult for her or use her entry into the family chapel
“However, we consulted a minister today, and he advised that today is not the right day for such a ceremony…”
“The timing ba’t right to place my mother’s memorial? Serena scoffed Her heels clicked sharply against the flour as she approached, drawing all eyes to her.
She stopped just a few feet from Rachel, lat lips cursing into a smile. “Was it really the minister who said that? Or did you figure it out all on your own?
“Are you worried that once my mother’s memorial is placed in the family chapel, your dream of securing a place in the family records will be shattered?
Her words were sharp and direct, leading Rachel visibly pale,
Howard quickly stepped forward to mediate “That’s not what she meant. Of course, the minister
“Whose words carry more weight? The minister’s or Hugh’s?” Serena cut him off, her gar key. “If the Larson family loses trust in the Jansens over this and refuses to work with us in the future… I imagine that would be quite ‘lucky‘ for all of your bank accounts, wouldn’t it?
Howard tell achill run down his spor at her words.
