“Darling, 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 don’t like it, I’ll ask her to leave.”Adrian 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, “Kick her out now and cut all ties with her. She’s not your sister. Your sister is Caroline. This despicable person’s biological father was the one who caused the separation between you and Caroline for over twenty years. You should hate their entire family.“Think about the unfair treatment Caroline received in their house, think about how they treated Caroli
Liberty asked vigilantly, “Are they monitoring my whereabouts?”She 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 grandparents’ 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.“I’ll go out and see who they are.”Liberty 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
“Are you two with Stan and Sebastian?” Liberty asked.The two women observed Liberty’s reaction. After mentioning their husbands’ identities, they noticed Liberty’s silence and understood that Liberty remembered their husbands.The woman in the passenger seat quickly answered in a low voice, “I am Cindy, and Judy.”Liberty nodded toward both of them and asked gently, “When you came out, were you followed by anyone?”“No, we have someone helping with the aftermath behind us. Ms. Liberty, you don’t need to worry.”Liberty smiled. “I’m not worried or afraid. I’m concerned that you might be discovered. If news of your visit reaches Madam Fisher, it could be detrimental to you.”Liberty 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, “Please wait for a moment. I’ll make a call to book a room.”Liberty walked away and dialed Kevin’s number. She inquired, “Which is the most secure room in Fortress Hotel? I’d like to borrow it for a while. It should be free from eavesdropping, and unauthorized individuals won’t have access.”Without hesitation, Kevin responded, “The presidential suite on the top floor. I’m currently staying there. If you need it, feel free to use it."“Great. Two ladies from the Fisher family will be arriving first. Arrange for reliable individuals to discreetly take them upstairs, avoiding surveillance cameras. Make sure they’re not caught on tape.”Kevin assured Liberty. “You can count on me. I’ll handle it. When they’re close to the hotel, have them call the number I provide.”Kevin then shared a mobile number with Liberty.“Use this number when
A few minutes later.“Liberty.”Kevin was still waiting in the suite when Liberty arrived, and he promptly opened the door for her.“Thanks, Kevin.”“I’ve already said it just now, Liberty, you don’t have to be so courteous with me. You take your time chatting. I’ll go do some work.”Kevin came out of the room to let Liberty in. He instructed his bodyguards, including Jim, “Stay here and don’t let anyone get close. Even though the top floor is restricted, it’s better to be safe than sorry.”Although the top floor was restricted to unauthorized personnel, it was better to remain cautious.Jim and the bodyguards respectfully acknowledged his instructions. Kevin left once he finished briefing them.When Liberty entered, the two ladies were already sitting on the sofa, each with a cup of water in front of them. The coffee table was adorned with snacks and fruits for their hospitality.“Ms. Liberty.”Seeing Liberty come in, the two women stood up from the sofa. Immediately, they
“We’ll have to count on the young ones to revitalize the Fisher family. All capable youngsters should be put to use. Don’t you think so, Judy and Cindy?”Sebastian and Stan were old. Even if they were ambitious enough, they no longer had the energy to do so. They simply wanted their grandchildren to have a better future. Since Liberty said so, she had given them a promise. If the position of matriarch returned to Liberty, she would take in every capable youth of the Fisher family and let them shine. It also meant that she was a benevolent leader. Judy and Cindy exchanged glances. Cindy said, “Ms. Hunt is right. As expected from the previous matriarch’s descendants. Tiara had the same thought as well. When she was still in charge, we were a family that no one in Jensburg dared to underestimate.”However, they had become a family that was looked down upon. When Tiara was the matriarch, Judy and Cindy had not married into the family yet. They were six and twelve years old resp
“Thanks for the reminder. I’ll be careful.”Liberty already knew that Caroline was two-faced. Among all the Fisher family members, she interacted with Caroline the most and knew her best. Caroline had never hidden any emotions from her. “We’ll head back now, Ms. Hunt. Let’s keep in contact. Please let us know if you need our help.”Liberty saw Judy and Cindy out of the suite to the elevators. She turned back after seeing them entering the elevator with their shades and masks.She tidied the coffee table in the suite before exiting again and locking the doors. She asked Jim, “Did anyone come up here?”“No.”Liberty told her bodyguards, “Let’s go.”The bodyguards did as told.…Meanwhile, in Summervale, there was a new company established in the business district. It boasted a corporate building of twenty-eight floors. Despite its recent establishment, the company already had many employees. It was a subsidiary company of the Bucham Group. Julian had brought in employees fr
Julian had fallen deeply in love with Quinn after getting to know her. He did not want to scare her. He had never been afraid of anything until Quinn. He became hesitant when it came to anything related to her. “When can your mom and I go over to meet the Crawfords? We’ve even shopped for gifts several times. Your mom and I added more gifts to the pile whenever she thought of something. I’m sure we’ve prepared every gift anyone can think of.”Walter was anxious. Julian was almost forty years old and one of the oldest bachelors in Wiltspoon alongside Duncan. How could he not be worried?“Dad, I haven’t confessed to Quinn… You can’t come over yet.”Walter scolded, “How long has it been? Why haven’t you confessed to her? Does she have someone she likes, or did you chicken out?”“It hasn’t been that long, Dad. I haven’t even been in Summervale for a full month yet. Quinn treats me like a brother, which makes it difficult for me to confess. I don’t dare to do it either. I feel lik