Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 251

"Ethan, you need to relax a bit and have a drink, you're too caught up in your duties."

Ethan simply laughed, "Thanks, Rita."

Since Ines' mood had improved, she didn't experience any morning sickness during dinner and even had two bowls of chicken soup and a lot of bread.

Rita was pleasantly surprised, "Ines, your appetite seems to be much better than before."

Erica chuckled, "You have no idea. Yesterday, Ines was retching from morning sickness. She couldn't even bear the smell of chicken breast, let alone chicken soup. But today, probably because you guys came over and she's in a better mood, she didn't have morning sickness."

Rita responded, "Oh, I see. It seems your uncle and I are not completely useless after all. Our grandkids are really giving us face." Everyone laughed at her remark. Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

After dinner, Phillip sent a car to pick up Rita and Zander for an overnight stay at his place. Although they had initially planned to stay at a hotel, Erica managed to persuade them to hop in the car.

The next morning, Silas called to inform them that the second will had been lost. He had already notified the lawyer in charge of Hunter's will who was due to visit the Galeana family in the morning. He asked them to be at the Galeana family home by 9:30 am.

Upon receiving the call, they didn't waste any time and arrived at the Galeana family home early. Emma and Shirley were seated in the living room, both looking rather downcast.

Silas stood by the window, seemingly busy with phone calls.

Upon seeing Ines, Shirley sneered, "You never acknowledged your own father when he was alive, but you sure rushed over fast after he was gone."

Ines ignored Shirley, and Ethan simply glanced at her with a complex expression, not willing to stoop low enough to engage in conversation with her.

Shirley was somewhat intimidated by Ethan's gaze and shrunk back slightly, choosing not to say anything more.

Not long after, Aiden and Mrs. Ramos arrived. Upon seeing them, Shirley immediately frowned, "What are you doing here at this time?"

Aiden gave a slight smile and explained, "Mom, I came to check on Emma."

Shirley snorted, "Your words sound nice. Everyone can show up at the critical moment. Everybody knows your intentions at this time, why bother pretending?"

Mrs. Ramos was about to retort when Emma glanced at Shirley and interjected, "Mom, less talk. I was the one who invited them over."

She then gestured for Aiden and Mrs. Ramos to come and sit, "The lawyer for the will won't be here for a while."

Shirley glared at Emma, thinking about how stupid her daughter was to invite them over at such a critical time. Wasn't this just like revealing their wealth to others? She was too dumb.

Ines couldn't help but glance at Aiden. Aiden felt her gaze and looked somewhat stiff and awkward, but eventually he still sat down next to Emma with his mother and started whispering with her.

Ethan held Ines' hand, and she gave him a small smile in return.

After a while, a man with a briefcase hurriedly walked in. Silas put down his phone and introduced him to everyone, "This is the lawyer in charge of handling the Chairman's estate. He will announce the distribution of the Chairman's estate."

The lawyer nodded to everyone, took out a yellow folder from his briefcase, and began, "I was entrusted by Mr. Galeana on February 1st this year. However, a few days ago, Mr Galeana called me to say that he wanted to change his will, but the final will did not reach me. Silas also said that the draft of the will was lost. According to the current law, Mr Galeana's will shall be distributed according to the one that I have here."

Shirley's eyes were glued to the will in the lawyer's hand, as she prayed fervently. Emma was also looking eagerly.

Ines and Ethan's expressions were the calmest, as they were not as concerned about this matter. They could accept whatever the outcome would be.

The lawyer took in everyone's expressions. He had been in this profession for many years, and he could gauge everyone's attitude with just one look. He glanced at Shirley, thinking that she might be the most disappointed.

Unable to contain her excitement, Shirley urged, "Lawyer, please announce the results quickly."

The lawyer confirmed once again that all those people related to the estate were present, then began, "Mr Galeana held 52% of the shares in the Galeana Group, owned five shops in the downtown commercial street, seven properties, including where we are currently, a current bank account balance of 15 million dollars, and investments in futures and securities valued at about 30 million dollars. However, according to the current market value, it may have shrunk. This is all of Mr Galeana's assets."

Shirley's eyes lit up, she hadn't expected Hunter to have so much in his possession. Any one of these would be enough to tempt people. "Mr Galeana left this villa to Ms. Emma. Out of the other six properties, Ms Emma recieved four. The remaining two belong to Silas, with one given to Silas, and the other given to Silas' son, Steve. Until Steve starts a family, this property will be managed by

Silas, as a token of appreciation for his many years of hard work in the Galeana Group and the Galeana family."

Tears welled up in Silas's eyes. He already had plenty of assets, enough for him to enjoy his twilight years. He didn't need any more.

Emma let out a small sigh of relief. With these properties in her hands, she and Jasmine shouldn't face too many trouble in the future.

The eyes of the Ramos family shone brighter, gazing at Emma with an added touch of warmth.

Some rejoiced, others worried.

Shirley was dumbfounded. How come she didn't get a slice of the pie with all these properties? Even Silas's son got something, but she got nothing. What was going on? "What about me, counselor?" Shirley couldn't help but interrupt the lawyer, her trembling hand pointing anxiously at herself.