"..." Cherline, under the glow of the hotel's crystal chandelier, revealed subtle shifts in her expression.
It seemed that hearing this name always risked touching the secret buried deep in her heart...
"Sis, do you think that Duke really kicked the bucket..."
Little Clarissa said innocently, "People always say that good people live long lives. Duke was such an amazing good person, wasn't he..."
"...Hmm."
Cherline stared off blankly for a long while before giving a definite response.
Her face was frozen, cold.
Then, putting her little sister down, she walked alone to the restroom.
Maybe she needed a splash of cold water to cool the storm of emotions inside her...
...
Returning to the VIP private room at the hotel.
The room was already lively, buzzing with chatter and commotion.
The Walker Family and Harper House members were all gathered.
