"But Atna City is complex, and the Bardot family holds significant power there. If they want to cover something up, it'll be easier for them to do it than it is for us to uncover, " Andrew said as he descended the stairs.Igor nodded. "Indeed, Mrs. Clarke."Their influence was concentrated in the ca
"Yes," Andrew confirmed."Sure. When's she arriving? I'll personally go and welcome her. I've heard a lot about Maisie online, especially her encounters with the Collins family. She's practically a legend. I've been a secret admirer of hers for a long time—"Andrew's brow furrowed on hearing those w
The next day, Philip and the others caught the morning flight, while Maisie's flight was scheduled for the afternoon. In the morning, Maisie went to the hospital to see Dr. Lutz and request time off.Since she didn't plan to stay long, she didn't bring much with her.At noon, Andrew personally drove
Hendrick nodded. "Grandma doesn't like staying in the hospital. So Grandpa invited the doctor to our house and arranged for the necessary medical equipment to be installed. We're going back to Bardot Manor."Maisie frowned."Please." Hendrick gestured for Maisie to get into the car.Maisie didn't mo
Philip was furious. His expression grew even darker. Bringing Maisie back to Atna City was already hard enough. Now, Sebastian had appeared out of nowhere and was trying to take Maisie away again. Sebastian tugged at his lips and sneered. "Who said she belongs to the Bardot family? Do you have any
"Maisie, is Andrew always this clingy? He doesn't seem like the Andrew I knew anymore. He used to be so cold and terrifying. I used to be so scared whenever I saw him," Juliette tilted her head and said with a chuckle."Terrifying?" Maisie was curious about Juliette's description of Andrew."Yes, es
Samuel chuckled and signaled for his assistant to bring the prepared contract. "Do I look like I'm joking?"Elton was no fool. However, he was taken aback by Samuel's sudden change of mind. The significantly lower price indicated that the collaboration would undoubtedly result in a loss for Samuel.
Hendrick helplessly suggested, "Grandpa, perhaps you should tell Maisie the truth.""Tell her the truth?" Philip snorted coldly. "What if she runs away? At least she's in Atna City now. If she returns to the capital, it will be even more difficult for us."Malcolm stood silently by the sidelines."G