Chapter 50

• At the Reynolds mansion, Richard Reynolds, his wife Camilla, and stepdaughter Bianca sat in the living room with David Westbrook and his parents, Catherine and Peter Westbrook. An uncomfortable tension hung in the air following the revelation about Valerie's potential Ashford inheritance.
• Camilla cleared her throat, attempting to diffuse the tension. "Catherine, I am so glad we can finally meet and discuss our kids' relationship."
• Catherine offered a polite smile. "Oh yes, your daughter had always been the perfect daughter-in-law in my eyes."