Chapter 524
Chapter 524:
For everyone watching, it was obvious—the “daughter” she referred to was Liliana.
The guests didn’t hesitate. The hall was instantly filled with a chorus of cheerful birthday wishes.
Tears welled in Liliana’s eyes as she whispered, “You’re the best, Mom,” before snuggling against Natalie’s shoulder in a perfect display of affection.
Watching this image of mother-daughter love cut through Helena. Deep down, she knew that Natalie wasn’t herself—she was under the influence of the drug—but it still hurt more than she could admit.
At that moment, someone reached for her hand—steady, warm, and familiar.
When Helena glanced up, she found Alden’s calm, reassuring eyes meeting hers from behind his mask. Valeria and Dorian appeared by her side as well, quietly lending their support.
Surrounded by loyal friends and love, Helena felt her vision blur, but she forced herself to stay strong. This wasn’t the time to fall apart—she needed to protect her mother before it was too late.
The determination burning inside her seemed to reach Natalie, who suddenly looked over at Helena. Confusion flickered in her gaze, as if a glimmer of her true self was fighting to break through.
Lost in her own triumph, Liliana completely missed this change in Natalie. Instead, she pulled a stack of official papers from her bag and announced for all to hear, “I truly wanted tonight to be about joy, not business. But my mother insisted we make this public. So, here it is—the transfer agreement of our family’s assets p>
With an innocent smile, Liliana played her role, acting as if she had no choice but to follow Natalie’s wishes. “I’m not trying to make a spectacle, but family matters always come first. If this is what makes Mom happy, I’ll honor it p>
At her signal, the legal document appeared on the large screen, its details clearly visible to every guest in the hall.
The agreement was clearly outlined in stark black and white: every asset of the Harrison family would be transferred to Liliana Harrison.
To prevent any future disputes—particularly from Helena—a clause was added, making it clear that no one could contest the agreement based on blood ties or other relationships. At the bottom of the document, Natalie’s signature appeared in her usual pristine script, officially sealed.
“Ladies and gentlemen,” Liliana began smoothly, “I believe many of you have done business with my mother. You know her signature and have seen her seal. I don’t think I need to explain the authenticity of this document, do I p>
𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕤𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕤 𝕥𝕠 ⋅ⅽ𝗈𝗆
Liliana seemed to have anticipated any objections from Savannah or Dorian and swiftly cut them off before they could speak.
Those eager to gain favor with the new head of the Harrison family quickly jumped in. “Of course! Even if we didn’t recognize Ms. Harrison’s handwriting, she’s right here herself—who would dare to fake anything in front of her p>
“Exactly! With her standing right there, no one would dare question a thing p>
Liliana basked in the glow of flattery, enjoying the attention as though she were already crowned.