The Sin of the Parent-6

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Beth’s eyes widen, and she looks to Richard, who still looks uneasy. I continue. “Meanwhile, Edward bought up the bulk of those assets and went on to build the Imperial and everything else in that area of the City. From a piece of land which was originally just marshland, today, it’s worth billions.” Beth muses, staring into space. “And my uncle would have been half-owner of all that, except that he pissed it away in the casinos.” Michael, Richard and I all exchange a look. It’s very unusual for Beth to speak in such a way. Richard doesn’t look happy…. He expects her to be a lady…. …. and I think he’s about to discipline her, but Michael steps in. “That would have finished many a man.” “Perhaps it did,” I say. “There’s no sign that he’s a large part of the story after that.” “He neve

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