Aurora Dourada: Retorno By Ricardo Almeida

Linny’s grandmother’s shaky voice came from the back. “Did something happen?”

Bella looked back and met the old lady’s worried gaze. With a lump in

her throat, she went over to help her up.

“Everything is okay. Just focus on sending Linny off. No matter what

happens, we are here for you.”

A throng of press swarmed the area outside the funeral hall, their

cameras fixated on the unfolding ceremony.

The funeral would make headlines because the attendees were key

players in the Salvador and Thompson families. Linny was the only

victim in a shooting incident.

The press had to assume Linny’s death was linked to these families

The news would be a nationwide expose.

The life of an innocent working-class girl was cut short by the crue

of the wealthy.

Who was responsible for the innocent girl’s life? That was the

mystery that captivated the press.

Bella knew that would happen.

Shannon and Brenda lured the blood-sucking press to the venue.

The Salvadors’ fleet of fancy cars stacked outside the gate, and the bodyguards exited the vehicle to form a human barrier to push the reporters back. The wife and daughter of Salvador Corporation’s chairman had to keep up with appearances.

In the car, Shannon took out her compact and powdered her lips, trying to make her well-maintained skin look haggard.

“Mom, do we have to attend the funeral?”

Bethany looked out the tinted window. Bella and her resourceful brothers’ presence in the funeral hall sent shivers down her spine. ” We didn’t get anywhere during the last few times we tried to outdo her. In fact, she humiliated us.

“Linny, the traitor, just died. Shouldn’t we fly under the radar for now?”

“Fly under the radar? Hmph! Do you think it’s necessary at this point?”

Shannon slammed the compact powder shut. Her pale face, paired with her menacing expression and grim eyes, made her look like a ghost. “If Bella has proof, why didn’t she come knocking on our do days ago? We heard nothing from her because she had no leads

proof to charge us with.”

Bethany nodded pensively.

That was true. Knowing Bella, she would have gone after Salvador Corporation if she had proof. She would not wait until now.

“The press is also aware that Linny is a maid of the Salvador family. As the lady of the house, I should make an appearance and demonstrate my friendly side. I can’t let the media think we are a heartless family.”

Shannon was manipulative. “I need to show my face at the funeral to

rebuild my reputation.

“Do you have the money for Linny’s family?”

“I got it, but why should we give away so much, Mom?” Bethany was

reluctant.

“I won’t hesitate to give the money away to keep the old lady’s mouth

shut.”

Hiding the horrifying truth was paramount.

Shannon and Bethany stepped out of the car, composing themselves for a public appearance. As seasoned actresses, they knew how to

turn on the waterworks for the cameras.

“Mrs. Salvador, rumor has it that the victim was your personal maid. Is that true?” A journalist shoved a microphone up Shannon’s face.

Shannon wiped her tears with a handkerchief. “Yes. Linny was my maid. She was a kind soul and diligent in her service. My whole fam Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

was fond of her.”

“Although Linny was primarily responsible for caring for my sist had a sisterly relationship with Linny. We had been nothing but n to her.” Bethany wailed exaggeratedly.

Bethany would not pass up a chance to take a dig at Carrie.