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Chapter 27 - The Last Threat

Rourke's conviction did not end everything.

A group of investors attempted to challenge the water covenant.

They claimed the agreement was obsolete.

Samuel expected another legal battle.

Instead, the entire valley stood together.

Ranchers brought documents.

Apache families brought oral histories.

Henry Vale brought maps.

Margaret brought records.

Even Mercer's testimony was included.

The challenge failed.

The water remained protected.

Samuel finally understood what his father had been trying to accomplish.

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One man could defend a ranch.

A community could defend a future.

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