Chapter 504

The Wallace brothers followed Shan back into the room where Walter's body lay in repose. The Smith family members were sprawled weakly across the floor, including the other three Smith brothers who had been missing earlier. Vivienne sat peacefully in an armchair beside the bed, her eyes closed, her expression serene. John frowned slightly. "Mr. Smith, whatever you intend to do, this is your family's private matter. I don't see why we need to be here." Shan turned his kindly gaze toward John, addressing him more familiarly now. "John, do you remember the story I told you? The truth is, the eldest daughter-in-law's success wasn't just the result of her scheming alone. Her entire family played a part even the little girl's brothers contributed. Later, when society improved, that family actually had the chance to bring the girl back. But when the eldest daughter-in-law now an old woman expressed her wish to atone by giving half the family fortune to the girl if she were ever found...Her br