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Ida froze in place , her body stiffening as if struck by lightning . She stared at Horace in disbelief .
“ What ?! You found a way to save Brittany , but it requires trading your life for hers ? ”
Horace nodded . “ Yes , that’s right . ”
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Ida’s breath caught in her throat . She took a step forward , clearly shaken . “ Are you really going to give up your life to save her ? ”
“ I am . I didn’t want to keep this from you , ” he said calmly . “ Your father once did a great favor for the Larson family . I owe it to him to make sure you’re taken care of before anything happens . It the least I can do to repay that debt . ”
A debt of gratitude … Was that all their relationship had ever meant to him ? Was that truly the only tie between them a favor repaid , and nothing more ?
Ida looked at Horace , her voice trembling with emotion . “ This is madness ! You’re still so young , you’ve built an empire and reached the very top of the business world ! How can you throw all that away just to save Brittany ? I can’t let you do this . There has to be another way ! ”
To Ida , Brittany’s life was worth nothing . How could Horace be so willing to sacrifice himself for her ?
No. Absolutely not !
“ This decision is final , ” Horace said , his voice calm but firm . “ You don’t have to talk me out of it . ”
“ Horace ! ”
“ If there’s nothing else , I’d like you to leave now . ”
Ida knew Horace well enough to understand – once he had made up his mind , no one could change it .
She glanced at the will lying on his desk . “ How are you planning to divide your estate ? Jessica’s your only daughter . Are you planning to leave everything to her ? ”
Right now , Jessica was her only leverage . Ida wanted to know exactly how valuable that card was .
If Horace was willing to leave all his wealth to Jessica , then that was something she could accept .
She waited , anticipation building in her chest .
But Horace pressed his lips into a tight line . “ I’m not leaving my fortune to Jessica . ”
Ida was stunned . “ Why not ? She’s your daughter , the only legitimate heiress ! ”
“ You’re mistaken . My legal heir is my wife . Brittany and I are still married . She is still Mrs. Larson . ”
Ida’s face drained of color . “ So … you’re leaving everything … to Brittany ? ”
Horace nodded .
“ Yes , Brittany will inherit everything . Jessica is spoiled and reckless . She even disrespects her mother when things don’t go her way . I can’t trust her with my estate . If she gets it all , she’ll have no reason to treat Brittany with respect . That’s why Brittany will inherit it . If Jessica learns to honor her mother in the future , Brittany will take care of her . ”
When Ida heard that , she clenched her hands tightly into fists at her sides . Her nails dug into her palms , but she even feel the pain .
Horace was giving everything to Brittany .
He was worried that Jessica would mistreat Brittany if she inherited it herself .
Everything … Everything was for Brittany .
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All he thought about was Brittany .
Ida was burning with rage , but she couldn’t let it show . She drew in a deep breath , calming her emotions . “ Well , it’s your estate .
you to ” You have every right to decide what happens to it . I’ll leave
Horace nodded . “Alright . ”
As soon as Ida stepped out of the study , her expression darkened like a gathering storm .
She had been the one who put the curse on Brittany . It was the Colost Curse – the coldest and most wicked of all curses . Back then , she had used it to defeat Brittany .
For years now , she had held the upper hand . She had always been the one in control .
Even with Brittany back in the country , Ida had never once felt fear
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Chapter 718