Chapter 132. Parents’ Legacy Business

Angeline was still glued to the window of her small apartment, staring at the Manhattan skyline sparkling like a jewel in the distance. The cup noodle in her hand was already cold, forgotten. Her mind drifted back to three years ago, when her life was still a life of luxury on the Upper East Side, far from the reality of this seedy Queens.

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Flashback.

“Happy anniversary, my love,” Harry gently kissed her lips on the balcony of their penthouse on Park Avenue. Dom Perignon Champagne, vintage 2008, flowed in crystal Baccarat glasses, the Manhattan skyline the perfect backdrop for their moment. The spring evening breeze carried the scent of cherry blossoms from Central Park.

“One year with you feels wonderful,” Angeline smiled, resting her head on Harry’s firm shoulder. The scent of Creed Aventus mixed with the fragrance of her favorite White Tea & Sage Jo Malone. The five-carat diamond ring on her finger sparkled in the moonlight.

That night Harry t