American Life

Chapter 179 Rebirth and Death, Funeral

Chapter 179 Rebirth and Death, Funeral
"Platinum gold in the first week! Am I awesome?" Taylor threw herself into her mother's arms and acted like a little girl in her arms.

Taylor's second solo album became the biggest first-week sales of a country album of all time, and Taylor and Charli stopped by to visit her parents at the house they had just moved into.

"I knew this day would come." Taylor's mother stroked her daughter's hair.

Charlie walked in next. He was wearing a heavy woolen coat, with white snowflakes hanging on his shoulders, and his hands were full of high-end gifts for Taylor's parents.

"It's so grand, Charlie, you're just here, don't bring anything else." Taylor's mother said helplessly.

Normally, in the United States, daughters and their husbands do not bring gifts when they visit their parents' home, but Charlie is completely different. He is very respectful and filial to Taylor's parents. The villa they live in now is not far from Charlie's residence, just a short walk away. It takes about ten minutes to get there, and it cost nearly $100 million, not counting all kinds of high-end furniture.

"This may be the family concept of Italian descendants." Taylor hugged his mother's shoulders, with a smile on his face filled with happiness.

"Look who else is coming." Taylor asked her mother to look at the door.

Faith Hill, wearing a gorgeous coat, walked in.

"Andrea, long time no see. We will be neighbors from now on." Faith Hill hugged Taylor's mother. As Taylor's teacher, she already knew Taylor's parents.

Taylor's mother quickly invited the three people in. The house was really warm, and you could see the blazing flames rising in the fireplace. In fact, it was just a fixed animation being played. The home used a more convenient electric-driven wall heater.

Taylor's mother poured hot chocolate for the three and chatted about the bad weather in Chicago lately.

"Where's Dad?" Taylor looked at the half-decorated Christmas tree made of tree-shaped pine in the living room.

"The accessories hanging on the Christmas tree have run out. I asked him to drive out and buy some. He will be back in 20 minutes."

"Where's my brother? Where has this brat gone?" Taylor started looking around again.

Taylor also has a younger brother, three years her junior, who previously attended a high school in Nashville and will transfer to Chicago's prestigious Northside College Preparatory High School next year, which offers a broad academic curriculum and many clubs and extracurriculars. Activities, known as one of the best high schools in Chicago, of course, the tuition per semester is also expensive.

"He played video games all night again last night, and he is probably still sleeping in." Taylor's mother shook her head.

"What are you doing? I have to teach her a lesson." Taylor geared up, got up and went upstairs.

Only Charlie and Faith were left in the living room. Looking at the two people holding hands naturally, Taylor's mother asked cautiously, "Are you going on vacation for Christmas?"

"No such plan, Faith is about to give birth." Charlie took a sip of hot chocolate.

There is only one week left before the due date, and tomorrow she will be sent to Rush University Medical Center, where a medical and nursing team of more than ten people will take care of Faith 24 hours a day.

After sending Faith there, Charlie will also attend Sol's wedding.

Seeing Faith's pregnancy, Taylor's mother nodded: "If necessary, I can help."

Of course she knew that the father of the child in Faith's belly was Charlie. Taylor had clearly expressed his acceptance to his parents, and their parents could only acquiesce.

While we were chatting, we heard the shouts of Taylor's brother upstairs, as well as Taylor's roar...

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Saul and Lowell's wedding will be held at the Art Institute of Chicago on Michigan Avenue on the south side of downtown. In addition to its world-class art collection and stunning architecture, it is also an ideal indoor wedding venue. Unique indoor garden and luxurious banquet hall.

As the company's chief lawyer, Saul's salary is not low, but for him, the cost of holding a wedding here is not cheap either.

Both of them were senior employees of the company, and most of the guests who came were from the company.This gave Charlie the illusion that the company's managers went out to participate in activities collectively.

He brought Gisele Bundchen to the scene today. As a top supermodel, she became the object of female guests' pursuit as soon as she appeared, and she was quite a star.

As for Charlie, he gathered with his men, drinking champagne and chatting about holiday arrangements.

The wedding officially began, with flower girls scattering flowers on the ground. Rowell, wearing a white wedding dress, walked slowly over with his father on his arm.

Charlie and Gisele were placed in the first row. At this time, Gisele silently took out her mobile phone and kept taking photos, her eyes full of yearning.

Charlie naturally saw that she also wanted to wear a wedding dress.

He rubbed Giselle's bulging belly, and Giselle rested her head on Charlie's shoulder...

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In the early morning of December 12, Faith was pushed into the delivery room, and Charlie went in with her. He also had an important task, filming the birth scene. This was Faith's request. She thought it had special commemorative significance for her.

Outside the delivery room, Taylor and others also rushed over.

The whole birthing process went very smoothly and it was a girl.

Charlie held Faith's hand tightly and came out of the delivery room.

Back in the ward, Faith looked at the baby in Danielle's arms: "Let me see the little guy."

Looking at her daughter, Faith's eyes were full of maternal love, and then she looked up at Charlie.

"What are you going to name your eldest daughter?"

"For the Rossi family, the naming of new offspring is usually done by the respected elders in the family. It seems that only Abraham meets this requirement." Charlie said.

After staying with the mother and daughter in the room for a while, Charlie walked out of the room, ready to tell Abraham the good news.

Since Faith's pregnancy was revealed, several elders in the family have made special calls to inquire. Naturally, the family should be notified at this time.

But Abraham's secretary sounded extremely disappointed at this time.

"The former patriarch has multiple organ failures and is being rescued..."

After Charlie asked for details, he walked back to the room and saw a group of women surrounding him excitedly. Everyone loved this little guy very much.

Faith saw the change in Charlie's expression and asked.

Charlie walked up to her and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear:

"Abraham is afraid he won't survive."

Faith sighed slightly: "Rebirth and death, this is the eternal theme of life."

"Does it affect you?"

"It won't have any impact. After all, I'm just a non-staff member of this family."

"Did he die of natural causes?" Faith asked again.

Charlie shook his head again: "I have no way of knowing the answer to this question, but he has chosen an heir in advance, and the handover of family power has long passed. I think it is most likely that he died of natural causes."

"Then do you need to go to the funeral?"

"of course."

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The last time I came to Salt Lake City International Airport, it was summer, and now it’s late winter.

Walking out of the airport hall, you can see the bare trees in the distance, lonely and lonely, and the black vehicles with special license plates still stay where they once were.

"Let's go." Charlie opened the car door and let Taylor sit in first.

The last time he went to his adoptive father's home, but this time he went directly to the manor where the family gathering had been held.

"Little Charlie, thank you for coming." Abraham's sister, Anna Rossi, hugged Charlie tightly.

She was wearing a black upper body, her eyes were red and swollen, and she looked particularly haggard.

"In this critical moment, we should stay together."

Anna Rossi hugged Taylor again.

The valuable art collections previously displayed in the corridor have been replaced by another batch, and the originals may have been placed in the family's vault.

"In this critical moment, is there another reason for Abraham's death?" Charlie asked with a frown.

The last phone call between Abraham and himself came to mind.

"I beg you to lend a helping hand when the family is in chaos."

Did he already notice it?

"Abraham didn't die of illness...but was poisoned by someone. It was Marcello who poisoned him. It must be him. Abraham voted for Victoria in the key election of the head of the family. The Colin family has always held a grudge." Anna said through gritted teeth. .

Taylor next to Charlie gasped when he heard this.

Charlie's expression did not change at all, but he asked meaningfully: "Then what did Victoria say about this matter?"

"She is discussing this with the Pope." Anna lowered her voice.

The Rossi family is inextricably linked to the Mormons. Such a big thing happened. As the current patriarch of the Rossi family, she naturally had to communicate with the church.

"If possible, I'd like to talk to Victoria tonight," Charlie requested.

"Of course, you are also a member of the family, and we all need your help." Anna Rossi agreed immediately.

"What help?"

"Colin's family is in charge of multiple family industries, which is also their basis. No matter what happens this time, they must be made to spit it out, otherwise... the Luo family will completely fall apart."

Charlie didn't agree, he didn't want to get involved at all.

"Listen, Auntie. This matter has not yet been decided. I will ask Victoria for confirmation."

"I know. If you tell her anything, a waiter will knock on the door later."

Anna nodded, sent Charlie and Taylor into the room, and left first.

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"Family fighting? We won't be in danger, right?" Taylor said worriedly as soon as he entered the room.

"After attending the funeral, we will leave and leave this place of right and wrong." Charlie made a decision.

Taylor looked up at the ceiling and suddenly had an idea.

"Why don't we leave tonight? I suddenly feel like it's a little spooky here."

Charlie opened his arms, and Taylor immediately got into Charlie's arms.

This time the wait lasted for several hours, and it was not until late at night that the waiter came to knock on the door.

Charlie was invited into Abraham's office, and the framed oil painting on the wall had also changed to Victoria.

"Thank you for coming." Victoria, who is middle-aged, has exquisite makeup. She looks only about 30 years old, confident but capable, with perseverance between her brows.

"Has Abraham's autopsy report come out?" Charlie asked straight to the point.

"He died of complications and there were no signs of intoxication."

Sure enough, everything was Anna's overreaction.

"But Colin's family has made many moves in the past six months. They have privately contacted many regional bishops. This is shaking the foundation of the Rossi family."

"Who told you that?"

"The Pope himself."

"Can he believe what he says?"

"Of course, he is Abraham's confidant. In fact, every pope has looked at our faces. He can be completely trusted."

"I have reached a consensus with the Pope. Afterwards, the influence of Colin's family will be gradually reduced. They will be abandoned. The Luo family will soon undergo a reorganization. Are you willing to risk investment?" Victoria said her original intention.

It was for this.

"I'm not interested and I'm not ready to invest in industry." Charlie shook his head without thinking.

"you sure?"

"I'm sure."

There is no free lunch in the world. If you want to get a share of the pie, you have to contribute.Charlie wasn't interested.

"Okay, the funeral will be held at the Salt Lake City Temple the day after tomorrow. After the funeral, you can leave." Victoria did not hold back and talked about the subsequent arrangements.

Charlie nodded, got up and left.

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“The trials of darkness ahead are difficult for us to understand, and the path God leads us to that sacred promised land, but He will lead us with His eyes, and we will follow until the end of our lives, and we will understand better in the future… …”

In the majestic temple hall, priests wearing traditional long skirts collectively sang a hymn called "We'll Understand It Better By and By" to express their condolences.

In the center of the temple, a wreath and a picture of Abraham are placed on the coffin.

After the hymns were sung, No. 15 leader Gordon Hakley came on stage and began to preach, telling the life and values of Abraham, and encouraging the family and friends present to inherit the values of the deceased.

"When Carlos and I first met, I was still preaching in the country. His perseverance and courage left a deep impression on me. Over the years, although he is younger than me, he has taught me a lot..." Gordon was dressed in gorgeous robes and his sonorous voice echoed through every corner of the temple.

After the preaching is the last part of the final funeral... to convey comfort, family and friends gather together to encourage and support each other and comfort each other, and to express gratitude for the life and contribution of the deceased.

"You can go now." Charlie whispered to Taylor beside him.

She is now wearing a black dress and a black gauze mourning hat on her head.

"Charlie, can you please help me later? I have something to tell you." A familiar voice suddenly appeared.

Charlie turned sideways and saw Gino, who had been on the phone with him before, looking at him eagerly.

"Okay, please give me some time, I'll send Taylor out." Charlie nodded.

As he said that, he pulled Taylor up and the two of them walked out of the temple.

"Didn't you promise me?"

"You can't go in again."

"Come back with me."

Taylor comforted Charlie all the way.

Arriving at the gate, Charlie immediately quickened his pace.

"When did I say I was going back?"