Caroline sent another voice message, âEmma, remember to tell her that the wealthy man she has admired for years, Hayden Queen, is actually a woman.âEmma said, âCarol, is that true? Wasnât it said that Hayden dressed as a woman for Kevin?âCaroline smiled and said, âYou all donât understand Hayden. If she was a man, she would never dress as a woman. Have Celine let go of that thought.âEmma did not reply anymore.Celine had been dancing energetically when she was given a place to stay near Fisher Manor. Now, with them confronting her, unless she sought support from other tycoons, she could only return to her biological family and live with her mother.Given Celineâs pampered upbringing, that was not a plausible option.Caroline knew about what they were going to do. She turned a blind eye to their antics, as she could benefit from the situation.In this family, there would be a day of reckoning.First, let the family members settle their scores among themselves.Emma said to A
Once the lofty young lady of the Fisher family, Celine had now become a dog of a mourning family, driven away and insulted wherever she went.âWhere is she?â Emma asked coldly.âIn the backyard, on the swing frame. I donât know what sheâs thinking, but sheâs been sitting there for a long time.âAfter the maid finished speaking, the three missuses of the Fisher family walked angrily toward the backyard.The housekeeper needed to decide whether to inform Adrian or not. After thinking for a moment, she hurried into the house to tell her husband. After considering, the couple decided to call Adrian and inform him, âMr. Clark, Emma has come with the other two missuses. They came asking about Ms. Celine.âNow they have gone to the backyard to find her. We donât know if they will cause trouble. Mr. Clark, please come back quickly.âHearing this, Adrian frowned. âHow did she find out? Iâll come back immediately.âEmma despised Celine intensely, and their bonds from the past had long dis
âYou are not my husbandâs biological sister, no blood relation at all. My husband brought you here to live without even informing me. What is it if not keeping a mistress in a splendid abode? This villa was bought by my mother-in-law for us as our new home. My name is also on the title deed, and I have the right to be informed.âIf thereâs nothing between you two, why didnât Adrian tell me? Sneaking around like this implies that thereâs something fishy between you two.âEmma took advantage of Celineâs reluctance to disclose the main reason for being expelled from Fisher Manor and forcefully accused her.Celine was overwhelmed and could not articulate her defense.Besides crying out that she was innocent and framed, she dared not say more.Her current demeanor, on the contrary, made everyone believe that what Emma had said was true. Suddenly, the looks cast upon Celine were filled with disdain and accusation. Some people mentioned that Celineâs biological father was so wickedâswa
Celine stared at Emma in disbelief, her face full of incredulity.Emma would not elaborate on the matter. After telling Celine, she saw the disbelief on her face. In a good mood, she said to Ava and Ellie, âCome, letâs go in. Itâs freezing outside.âAs she turned to walk back, she also said to the housekeeper who followed them outside, âIn the future, without my consent, donât let this wretched person live in my home. If Mr. Clark dares to shelter her again, ask him if he can withstand the wrath of his own mother.âCeline slumped on the ground, completely distraught.Not long after, Adrian and his brothers arrived.Adrian saw Celine sitting on the ground, crying and laughing at the same time, with her face swollen and marked with palm imprints. There were bloodstains at the corners of her mouth, disheveled hair, and poorly dressed with lips turning purple from the cold. She was an utter mess.Adrian felt sorry for her.âCece.âThe three brothers walked over quickly.The onlook
âDarling, I, I did it out of the twenty-plus years of sibling affection. Seeing that she had nowhere to stay and was penniless, I took her in. If you donât like it, Iâll ask her to leave.âAdrian was still afraid his wife would report to his mother.Ever since Emma found out about his affair, Celine had still helped him, but Emma had developed an intense hatred for Celine. Now that Celine had fallen to such depths, it would be strange if Emma did not take the opportunity to get back at her. He could not blame it entirely on his wife either; that half bottle of wine was brought to his father by himself.Emma coldly stated, âKick her out now and cut all ties with her. Sheâs not your sister. Your sister is Caroline. This despicable personâs biological father was the one who caused the separation between you and Caroline for over twenty years. You should hate their entire family.âThink about the unfair treatment Caroline received in their house, think about how they treated Caroli
Liberty asked vigilantly, âAre they monitoring my whereabouts?âShe had only come to inspect the factory, and she would not stay for long. Yet, someone from the Fisher family had found her here. It seemed like she was keeping an eye on the Fisher family, and they were doing the same to her. Well, it made sense. Her sole purpose in coming to Jensburg was to investigate the true cause of her grandparentsâ deaths and reclaim the leadership of the Fisher family.It was a heavy responsibility entrusted to her by her aunt.Soon, Liberty understood. Being watched was normal. If she was not being monitored, then that would be odd.âIâll go out and see who they are.âLiberty speculated that it might be the wives of those who had attended the Fisher family banquet that night.Many of the family members had gone to the banquet and Jim was there too with Liberty. If these two were among the guests, Jim would have an impression of them.Liberty went out with her bodyguards.A car was parked
âAre you two with Stan and Sebastian?â Liberty asked.The two women observed Libertyâs reaction. After mentioning their husbandsâ identities, they noticed Libertyâs silence and understood that Liberty remembered their husbands.The woman in the passenger seat quickly answered in a low voice, âI am Cindy, and Judy.âLiberty nodded toward both of them and asked gently, âWhen you came out, were you followed by anyone?ââNo, we have someone helping with the aftermath behind us. Ms. Liberty, you donât need to worry.âLiberty smiled. âIâm not worried or afraid. Iâm concerned that you might be discovered. If news of your visit reaches Madam Fisher, it could be detrimental to you.âLiberty came here specifically for the Fishers, and it was normal for her to interact with members of the Fishers. However, if these two were found out by Belinda, they might face consequences. It was not her fault if the Fisher members sought her out, but they had to consider the repercussions.The two wom
Fortress Hotel had a high level of security, providing a more relaxed environment for private conversations.Liberty agreed and told the two ladies, âPlease wait for a moment. Iâll make a call to book a room.âLiberty walked away and dialed Kevinâs number. She inquired, âWhich is the most secure room in Fortress Hotel? Iâd like to borrow it for a while. It should be free from eavesdropping, and unauthorized individuals wonât have access.âWithout hesitation, Kevin responded, âThe presidential suite on the top floor. Iâm currently staying there. If you need it, feel free to use it."âGreat. Two ladies from the Fisher family will be arriving first. Arrange for reliable individuals to discreetly take them upstairs, avoiding surveillance cameras. Make sure theyâre not caught on tape.âKevin assured Liberty. âYou can count on me. Iâll handle it. When theyâre close to the hotel, have them call the number I provide.âKevin then shared a mobile number with Liberty.âUse this number when
Austin was extremely patient with the boys. Although they occasionally caused trouble, most of them were minor issues. They would never do something they were not allowed to do.After breakfast, Austin brought them their bags. With a boy in each hand, he left the house. It was to prevent the boys from saying he was playing favorites. Dominic was used to that scene. Initially, Austin was simply Ms. Isabellaâs private chef. However, he gradually took on more responsibilities.He would take the two young masters to school. If he had time in the evening, he would also fetch them from school. Austin also made sure Louis and Phillip did their homework, supervised their hobby classes, and played with them. Sometimes, he would even teach them martial arts and train with them. Dominic felt Austin was an all-rounder. It seemed like there was nothing Austin could not do. No wonder Ms. Isabella thought highly of Austin. However, Austin was a young master of a wealthy family. He w
Louis and Phillip were downstairs having the breakfast Austin had prepared for them. The food was different every morning, and everything was delicious.Having gotten used to Austinâs cooking, Louis and Phillip could no longer stand the food provided in the school. They thought the food there was terrible. Louis was enrolled in an elementary school not far from home. As he was a first grader, he did not need to stay in the dormitories and could have his lunch and dinner at home. Phillip, who was a year younger than him, was still in preschool. He would have breakfast and dinner at home. Actually, the preschool did provide breakfast, but Phillip refused to eat in school and insisted on having breakfast at home. In order to eat the breakfast Austin made, he would get up early in the morning without the adults waking him. After putting on his clothes and washing up, he would head to Louisâs place with his bag. âAustin.âLouis suddenly asked, âDid my sister come back last n
Isabella had always thought Tati was teasing her. Therefore, she did not take her words seriously. She thought it was completely normal for Austin to treat her well as she was his boss. From Austinâs perspective, she was his source of income. Now that Isabella pondered about it deeper, she realized perhaps Austin did come to Satbury for her. It was not just to be her chef. He always said Grandma May only gave the York lads a year to pursue their fiancÃĐes. However, Austin had never left since he started working for Isabella. Even if he did, it was to accompany her on business trips. He was busy feeding and taking care of her every day and had never gone to pursue his so-called fiancÃĐe. He did not even try to gather information on her. Was he not anxious?A year would go by pretty quickly. Although it felt like it had not been long since Austin started working for Isabella, three months had passed. Time really flew. Three months had gone by in the blink of an eye. Neve
When Austin reached the door, he stopped and turned to say, âMs. Isabella, I only care about my future wife. Other young women are simply strangers to me.âIâm polite to other women when I need to be. If theyâre unimportant, Iâll ignore them. Even if that woman is my boss, I wonât cross any lines. If I do, there must be a reason behind it.âGet some rest, Ms. Isabella. You might have a headache when you wake up tomorrow. Iâll prepare a warm honey drink for you in the morning.âAfter speaking, Austin left. Isabella turned to look at where he last stood. What did his words mean?He said he only cared about his future wife.Aside from this lady, he would not step out of line with any other young woman, even if she were his boss. What did he mean by crossing lines?Was it showing concern? Did he mean that if his boss was a young woman but not his fiancÃĐe, he would simply do what was required of him without any personal feelings involved? Was that what he meant?If so, was
Isabella was cold sometimes, but that was not her true personality. She was a reasonable person. Austin was not worried that he would be mistreated as a live-in son-in-law. âMs. Isabella.âIsabella looked toward him and waited for him to speak. He asked, âThis may be abrupt, but may I ask what your ideal type is?âIsabella was stunned. Why did the question come to her? What was the type of man she liked?âSomeone like Austin,â she thought. After a moment of silence, she said, âI like men who are capable, responsible, and have correct values. Even if his family isnât as financially well-off as mine, I donât mind so long as heâs honest, competent, and sincere about his feelings for me.âOf course, itâll be great if we have the same social status. That way, weâll have similar perspectives and more common topics. If we get married, weâll be joining forces instead of it being a one-way financial aid.ââAlthough you can accept someone who isnât from a similar family backgrou
After a moment of silence, Isabella said, âItâs okay. I know I was forcing it.âThere was no point in asking Austin if he did not want to reveal anything. If he wanted to tell her, he would do so without her asking. However, her curiosity spiked with his silence. She was eager to know who his fiancÃĐe was. He was already so protective of his fiancÃĐe even though he had not met her before. It made Isabella jealous. It was her first time feeling that kind of emotion throughout her life. Although it was not a strong feeling, she still felt it. âYou werenât forcing me to tell you. You were simply curious. Most people have a curious side. Itâs only natural for you to be inquisitive as well.âAustin said gently, âItâs not just you. Those who knew that my nana had chosen fiancÃĐes for my brothers and me were also curious about who the ladies were.âTo be honest, we didnât even know Nana had been choosing fiancÃĐes for us since a few years ago until she handed their pictures to us
âYou can drink it now. Itâll turn cold if left aside for longer.âIsabella took the ginger ale and drank it with elegance. She put it down after drinking half of it. âIâm drunk, but only slightly. I can walk, and my brain is still alert. I know what Iâm doing and saying.âIâve had enough ginger ale.âShe did not want to consume too much liquid late at night. âWhich family is your fiancÃĐe from, Austin? Where is she? Do you mind telling me?âIsabella was insistent on getting answers. Austin had never told her when she had asked him about it before. He kept saying he would focus on working and that he was not in a rush to get married. After all, he was only in his twenties; Zachary only got married at thirty years old. If he was unsuccessful in wooing his fiancÃĐe that year, he did not mind waiting for a few more years. Isabella suddenly felt jealous of Austinâs fiancÃĐe, having had his heart without even doing anything. She wondered what Austinâs fiancÃĐe had done to cat
Austin stared into Isabellaâs eyes. He could detect some feelings in her gaze, but it was not obvious enough. What she felt for him was still mostly admiration. It was not the right time for him to confess yet. He would continue to wait. âYouâre the best and most outstanding lady in my heart, Ms. Isabella. I admire you more.âAustin added gently, âYou give off a strict and cold aura sometimes, but youâre always a nice person in my eyes.âIsabella had treated him well ever since he became her private chef. It only got better after she discovered he was a young master of the Yorks. Austin believed her when she said she viewed him as a friend because her actions reflected it as well. However, he was not content with being just friends. He wanted to be her husband. He wanted her to trust him and love him forever. He would also reciprocate her feelings and trust. Isabella smiled. âEven my parents are scared and avoid me when Iâm in a serious mode. Louis and Phillip w
Austin responded, âDonât worry, Ms. Edith. Iâll take good care of Ms. Isabella.âEdith had come in a hurry and left just as quickly. The hidden meaning in her cousinâs words was not lost on Isabella, but she did not comment on it.She allowed Austin to accompany her into the house. The lights were still on inside, but the first floor was empty. Everyone else had already gone to bed.Since Isabella had not returned yet, the housekeeper had left the lights on for her.The house was warm, so once inside, Isabella took off Austinâs coat and handed it back to him.Austin accepted the coat and followed her to the sofa. After she had sat down, he asked gently, âMs. Isabella, would you like some ginger ale for a hangover remedy?âIsabella rubbed her temples and said, âYes, please. I donât want to wake up with a splitting headache tomorrow.âAustin immediately went to prepare it for her.Isabella leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes to rest. After some time, she heard Austinâs