name.

Not anyone from Daniel’s branch.

“Your grandmother left the trust to you.”

“You need to read the next paragraph.”

Upon acceptance, I was required to establish a permanent family foundation jointly governed by descendants from both branches of Margaret Whitmore’s family.

The money had never been intended as an inheritance.

It had been intended as a bridge.

And Daniel’s signature appeared at the bottom beneath a statement.

I have explained to Eleanor that Adrian should be free to decline this request without consequence. She understands and agrees.

Daniel had