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Chiyo belongs to one of Japan\u2019s wealthiest families, the heiress to a pharmaceutical empire headed up by Yohei \u2018Grandpa\u2019 Wada.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With the whole Wada family gathered and snow falling outside, the festivities are in full swing. That is, until Chiyo bursts into the room \u2013 covered in blood, holding a knife, and screaming that she has stabbed her grandfather to death.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stunned, the family closes ranks to protect one of its own \u2013 but Jane alone has more questions than answers. Could her sweet, timid friend really be capable of such violence? Did any other member of the Wada clan stand to gain everything with the patriarch\u2019s death? 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