Married At First Sight Chapter 3551
Married At First Sight Chapter 3551 – They all knew that the Farrell family would eventually belong to Kathryn, and their futures depended on her. Yet, they still hadn’t figured out how to win her favor, treating her the same way they always had. It was as if they were blind and brainless.
After being scolded by Clarissa, Marco didn’t dare say a word. She then instructed them to bring dinner to Kathryn after work.
Marco knew better than to disobey Clarissa, so he quickly called Holden, asking him to whip up a few dishes, pack them, and bring them to the hospital. The father and brothers went together to visit Kathryn.
But even Holden scolded them. He had advised his three sons to take their children back to his hometown to avoid the chaos within the Farrell family. But the sons only sent their children away, choosing to stay behind themselves.
With no other option, Holden also remained in Jensburg.
Clarissa knew the grandchildren had been sent back to Holden’s hometown, but Holden kept quiet about it. He only instructed his daughters-in-law to let the grandchildren stay there for the New Year and not return to Jensburg too soon.
Holden suspected Clarissa’s instructions carried a deeper message: the battle between Clarissa and her niece would conclude before the New Year. One of them would perish, and it wouldn’t drag on into the next year.
Publicly and privately, Holden hoped Clarissa would win.
Even though Clarissa had been harsh to him, reducing him to a shadow of his former self, they had several children and many grandchildren. As long as Clarissa controlled the Farrell family, their descendants would live well. But if Clarissa lost, everything would revert to Audrey, and their family’s future would be bleak.
With their current assets, they could live comfortably if managed well. But without Clarissa to clean up their messes, they’d quickly decline into poverty, and all Holden’s efforts would have been in vain. The thought alone was enough to make him sick with worry.
Kathryn turned to Pedro and then addressed Holden and Marco, “Why shouldn’t Pedro take care of me? He belongs to me—he’s my man!”
Kathryn’s voice was firm, “It’s only natural that my people take care of me. There’s nothing wrong with that.”
The four were stunned into silence.
Did Kathryn really see Pedro as her man? Had something happened between them?
They had no idea.
Kathryn wasn’t the type to be easily swayed by emotions. Many men had shown interest in her, but she never reciprocated. The only one she admired was Hayden.
But Hayden was the eldest daughter of the Queen family—a true woman. Even if Hayden were a man, his status and position would never allow him to marry into the Farrell family.
Kathryn’s feelings for Hayden were destined to go unfulfilled.
“Brothers, you all have work to do. I’ve heard that Mom has been on a rampage at the company lately, always scolding people. You must be under a lot of pressure. I won’t keep you here and risk you falling behind on your work and getting scolded by Mom.”
“No, no, no, we’re fine. Taking care of you is more important than work,” Marco quickly replied.
For the past couple of days, Marco and his brothers preferred hiding out at the hospital, taking care of Kathryn, rather than staying at the company and facing Clarissa’s wrath.
Kathryn said, “No, aside from Pedro, I don’t trust any of you.”
Holden and the others couldn’t hide their displeasure.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3552
Married At First Sight Chapter 3552 – Kathryn’s words were a direct echo of Clarissa’s, blunt and without any pretense. She didn’t bother giving them any respect, showing the same strength that the women of the Farrell family were known for.
Marco silently grumbled about Kathryn. He couldn’t help but think Holden was the only one who could truly endure such strong-willed women. If Holden were a Ninja Turtle, they were the little Ninja Turtles, forced to obey and endure under Clarissa’s overpowering influence.
“Kathryn, we’re family,” Marco said.
“You’ve never treated me like family,” Kathryn responded coldly. “In your eyes, the only daughter and sister you have is Shiloh. Let’s not pretend otherwise.”
She continued, “Dad, there’s no need to act like the loving father now. You might be able to play that role, but I can’t. Since I returned, I’ve seen how you really feel about me.”
Back when Shiloh was alive, Holden had tried to arrange a marriage for Kathryn, but the man he chose was just another spoiled rich kid. If he truly cared about her, how could he set her up with someone like that?
The bond between Kathryn and Holden was shallow, and she didn’t push it. Maybe she was just destined to have a distant relationship with her family.
Kathryn asked, “Did Mom send you here to get rid of Pedro? Without him by my side, does she plan to control me or drug me again?”
She continued, “Brother, go back and tell Mom that when someone makes a mistake, they have to face the consequences. It’s not that I don’t want to support her, but I can’t convince myself to stand by her no matter what. If I had grown up with her, maybe I would’ve been like Shiloh, blindly following her. But that’s not who I am. What Mom is doing isn’t right.”
Marco smiled awkwardly, “Kathryn, no matter what, we’re your real family. We share the same blood. Family is what matters most. People are selfish. If you don’t look out for yourself, no one will.”
Kathryn remained firm, “Brother, I’m not a child. I know what I should and shouldn’t do. Don’t try to persuade me. If Mom really wants to take Pedro away from me, she might as well kick me out of the Farrell family too. I don’t care to stay.”
Marco was at a loss for words.
Just then, Kathryn’s phone rang. Seeing it was Clarissa, she took a deep breath and answered.
“Your father and brother couldn’t convince you,” Clarissa said calmly. She knew her sons wouldn’t be able to complete the task she had given them.
“Mom, you once told me that from the moment Pedro came to me, he was mine for life. He belongs to me, and I won’t let him go!”
Kathryn was determined. If Clarissa wanted to drive Pedro away, then she wouldn’t be the successor of the Farrell family. How could she lead the family if she couldn’t even make her own decisions? To be the successor, she needed to have full control.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3553
Married At First Sight Chapter 3553 – After a brief silence on the phone, Clarissa said to Kathryn, “Pedro is yours, and he will always be yours. I never said I wanted to take him away, and I don’t have the authority to do so.”
Once an all-purpose assistant is assigned to the head of the family or their successor, only the master they serve can decide their fate.
Clarissa continued, “I want to talk to Pedro. Have him come to the company. I’m still here.”
Kathryn, wary, asked, “Mom, what do you want to talk to Pedro about? Shouldn’t you tell me first before telling him?”
“Kathryn, don’t you trust me? I’m your mother. Would I harm you? Pedro is yours and will always be yours. I have no power to change that. If you don’t want him to come to me, I’ll go to the hospital and talk to him alone. But if I do that, I might get upset and do something you won’t like. You have two choices.”
Kathryn sighed and said, “I’ll tell him. But Mom, please send Dad and my brothers back. I don’t need them to take care of me.”
Kathryn could leave the hospital in a couple of days. She was almost fully recovered. It was Pedro who insisted she stay for a few extra days to rest.
Besides, the conflict between the Farrell family and Wiltspoon had settled.
Leaving the hospital would put Kathryn in an uncomfortable position, caught between both sides.
Pedro, caring for her, didn’t want her to face that stress just yet.
Clarissa asked, “Do you not want their care, or are you afraid they’ll drug you?”
Kathryn answered bluntly, “Both.”
She had no strong feelings for her father and brothers. Their care felt unnatural to her, and she didn’t really need it—just someone to bring her meals.
In the first few days, she had been weak and dizzy, needing Pedro’s support to even get out of bed. If Clarissa asked Holden and her brothers to drug her, they likely would, and with a heavy dose. They wished she would sleep and never wake up.
In their eyes, she was the reason Shiloh lost favor and ultimately her life. To them, she was not a sister but someone who took away everything that belonged to Shiloh.
“Your father and brothers are your family. Blood ties remain, even if relationships have been strained. They may not have been kind in the past, but they never truly harmed you.”
Clarissa wanted to defend her sons, hoping the family could live in peace.
Kathryn understood the idea of family loyalty, but although they shared the same mother, she had no bond with her three brothers.
Kathryn responded coldly, “It was you, Mom, who kept them in line, and I was too guarded to give them a chance. It’s not that they didn’t try to harm me—they just didn’t succeed.”
She felt no brotherly connection with them.
Her relationship with her three sisters-in-law only improved because she sided with them when her brothers cheated and treated them unfairly.
Her eldest sister-in-law, Erika, wanted a divorce, and Kathryn supported her. The divorce was delayed due to an unresolved dispute over property division.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3554
Married At First Sight Chapter 3554 – Clarissa tried to convince Erika to forgive Marco, but it was no use. Erika had given up on Marco and was determined to divorce him. She refused to give up her rightful share of their property and insisted on an equal division.
Marco, despite being at fault, wanted Erika to leave with nothing, but neither Erika nor her family agreed.
The divorce had dragged on, but Kathryn predicted it would be finalized before the New Year.
Clarissa wanted Marco to go through with the divorce, partly to give Erika her freedom and avoid further conflict. She also wanted Marco’s children to stay with Erika, ensuring their bloodline would continue even if something happened to the Farrell family.
Clarissa and Holden were determined to keep their grandchildren close.
Kathryn had been in the hospital for days and was aware of everything happening outside. Before she was hospitalized, Erika visited and confirmed she was set on divorcing Marco.
Erika also apologized to Kathryn for the way she treated her in the past.
Kathryn sympathized with her sisters-in-law.
Life in the Farrell mansion had not been easy for them. With a strong-willed mother-in-law like Clarissa in charge, they could never truly manage the household. They had to consult her on every decision, big or small, and faced her wrath if they made a mistake. Their daily lives revolved around pleasing her.
Their husbands cheated and had affairs, yet their in-laws still sided with the men. Although Clarissa disciplined her sons, the daughters-in-law still felt wronged.
Even when filing for divorce, the sisters-in-law couldn’t retaliate against their husbands because Clarissa, as their mother, would always take their side.
Kathryn accepted Erika’s apology.
Even though Erika was in the midst of a contentious divorce with Marco and resented the Farrell family, her relationship with Kathryn had improved.
“Kathryn, the past is over,” Clarissa began, “but the pain it caused still lingers. Some mistakes can’t be undone just because time has passed. But don’t worry, as long as they don’t provoke me, I won’t do anything to them.”
However, Kathryn had no intention of helping her brothers in the future.
“Okay, I won’t push this. I don’t know where you got this stubbornness and vengefulness from. Tell Pedro to come to see me now.”
Clarissa complained about Kathryn’s temper.
Kathryn replied, “Mom, I’m your daughter. My personality and temper come from you.”
But Kathryn was not as domineering as her mother. She wouldn’t climb to power at any cost. She would fight for what was rightfully hers, but she wouldn’t take what wasn’t.
She preferred to build her own empire, fair and square.
Clarissa was furious, her face darkening, but since they were on the phone, Kathryn had no idea.
“…Tell Pedro to come over now!”
Clarissa ended the call abruptly, fearing that if she kept talking, she might want to reach through the phone and strangle her ungrateful daughter.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3555
Married At First Sight Chapter 3555 – After Clarissa ended the call, Kathryn turned to Holden and Marco. “I told Mom. You can go home now,” she said.
Holden and his sons had overheard Kathryn’s conversation with her mother. Feeling uneasy, they suspected Clarissa wanted Kathryn to be kinder to her brothers. But Kathryn was not inclined to listen.
Marco and the others, who already harbored no brotherly affection for Kathryn, only grew more resentful of her. If the Farrell family weren’t in such a critical situation, they might have tried to eliminate Kathryn. However, doing so now would only benefit Wancheng, and they weren’t in a position to act anyway. They preferred to hide behind Clarissa, exploit the Farrell Group, and pursue their own selfish interests.
“Kathryn, it seems you’re doing better now. Since Marco and the others don’t need to take care of you, please take care of yourself. Your brothers and I will leave now. Call us if you need anything. Remember, I’m your father, and they are your brothers. We are family,” Holden said calmly before standing up. He then addressed his three sons, “It’s getting late. Let’s go so we don’t disturb Kathryn’s rest.”
“Marco, Kathryn has already eaten, so take the lunch box back. It’s taking up space here. Kathryn, we’ll leave the fruit. If you don’t like the bouquet, feel free to toss it.”
The fruit basket was heavy and cumbersome to carry, so Holden wasn’t concerned about leaving it behind. However, Kathryn wasn’t about to eat anything they brought, so she insisted they take it back.
“Dad, take the fruit too. I don’t need anything here. Just visit, no need to bring anything,” Kathryn urged.
Sage and Noel then carried the large fruit basket out, leaving only the bouquet behind.
Once they had left, Kathryn instructed Pedro to throw the bouquet in the trash outside.
Pedro did as told and, upon returning, asked Kathryn, “What did Master say on the phone? Is he planning to transfer me?”
“You belong to me, and you will always belong to me. No one has the right or the authority to take you away,” Kathryn said firmly. “My mother wants you to go to the Farrell Group to meet her. She said she needs to talk to you.”
Pedro thought for a moment. “I doubt Madam Farrell will do anything to me. Even though I’m here with you alone, I’m backed by the mysterious Farrell family training base, which even Madam Farrell can’t reach. If she tries anything, they’ll step in.”
Kathryn warned him, “Be careful when you meet her. Who knows what she’s planning? Don’t rely too much on that training base. When my aunt was in trouble, what happened to her assistant? They didn’t step in. I think the base only handles training. They probably have strict rules they can’t break.”
She believed that the assistants trained there were conditioned to be cold and emotionless—loyal and capable, but devoid of feelings. Pedro was similar: he was loyal and affectionate towards her but indifferent and ruthless towards others. If someone were injured and asked Pedro for help, he wouldn’t intervene unless she commanded him to do so.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3556
Married At First Sight Chapter 3556 – Pedro, however, was slightly different. He knew who Kathryn cared about, and if she were ever in trouble or danger, he would help without hesitation. This was perhaps because he had fallen in love with her.
Pedro remained silent.
“Go to the company. She wants to talk to you. If you don’t go, she’ll come here, and my mother and I will end up arguing again,” Kathryn instructed.
Pedro hesitated. “I’ll go, but I’m worried about leaving you alone here.”
“There’s nothing to worry about. The only one who might kill me is my mother. My father and brothers may want me dead, but they don’t have the nerve to act on it. If they did, they wouldn’t survive. Liberty and the others would never do such a thing. My mother won’t kill me,” Kathryn reassured him.
She was certain of this. If her mother had wanted her dead, it would have happened long ago.
Pedro pursed his lips. “Alright, I’ll go. If anything happens, call me.”
“Got it, now hurry.”
With Kathryn’s urging, Pedro headed to Farrell Group.
Clarissa had been in a bad mood since returning to the company, and even on weekends, many employees were working overtime. The office building was brightly lit, but the atmosphere was tense and oppressive.
When Pedro entered the building, the only sound he could hear was his own footsteps.
The two receptionists noticed him entering. Perhaps Clarissa had informed them in advance, as they stood up, nodded, and smiled at him, gesturing for him to proceed without saying a word.
Pedro quickly took the elevator to the top floor and approached Clarissa’s office. He knocked on the door.
“Come in,” came Clarissa’s voice after a moment.
Pedro entered and saw Mr. Dunn was also present.
Before Pedro arrived, he didn’t know what Clarissa and Mr. Dunn had been discussing.
When Pedro entered, Clarissa looked at him and instructed Mr. Dunn, “Prepare the necessary materials. The time and location can change as needed.”
“You can leave now. I need to talk to Pedro.”
Mr. Dunn responded respectfully and walked out. As he passed by Pedro, he paused, as if wanting to say something, but decided against it.
Pedro approached Clarissa’s desk.
“Madam,” he greeted.
Clarissa nodded slightly, gesturing for him to sit where Mr. Dunn had been sitting. “Sit down.”
Pedro sat as instructed.
Clarissa observed him for a moment.
Pedro remained calm and composed.
“You’re a couple of years older than Kathryn, right?” Clarissa asked suddenly.
“Yes, I’m two years older than the young lady,” Pedro replied.
Kathryn was twenty-eight, and Pedro was thirty.
Clarissa nodded. “The New Year is approaching. After that, Kathryn will be 29, and you’ll be 31. You’re both getting older. Many people your age are already married, some with children. But Kathryn doesn’t seem interested in marriage. She’s wary of men like her father and isn’t keen on letting a man into her life.”
Clarissa sighed, “I only have one daughter. She’s not interested in love or marriage, and I’m worried. I’ve tried setting her up on dates, but she refuses to go. She says that exceptional men won’t want to marry into the Farrell family and live in her shadow.”
Married At First Sight Chapter 3557
Married At First Sight Chapter 3557 – After a brief pause, Clarissa continued, “Kathryn is the future leader, the next version of me. She has the responsibility to ensure the next generation of heirs. If she doesn’t invite a man into her life, how will she have a daughter?”
Kathryn had mentioned that she could find a man to sleep with a few times, then have a successor once she gets pregnant and gives birth to a daughter. She believes there’s no need to marry or invite a man into her home.
The father would be absent, and the daughter would remain with her.
Young people today have very different ideas from our generation.
Even though Clarissa was the head of the family, she still believed women should marry or bring a husband into their home.
She wasn’t as open-minded as Kathryn.
Clarissa was concerned about Kathryn’s marriage. Pedro didn’t know how to respond, so he just listened quietly.
“Pedro, since you left the base, have you looked for your relatives? Have you explored your own background?”
Clarissa suddenly shifted the conversation to Pedro.
Pedro cautiously replied, “Madam, those of us sent to the base were all orphans, without any family. I haven’t looked into my background, and there’s no need to. Anyone who entered the base had no living relatives. Even if they did, they were distant ones.”
It’s better not to seek out those distant relatives.
Pedro hadn’t investigated his past, nor had he sought out any distant relatives. He didn’t even remember where he was from, so how could he search for them?
When he was selected for the base, he was about five or six years old. At that time, he was an orphan, both parents gone, and no siblings. He didn’t know if his parents had any relatives. He only remembered that the boss of the base noticed him in the Fox Courtyard and took him from the orphanage to the base.
He assumed the boss must have researched him to confirm he had no family ties before choosing him.
After a moment of silence, Clarissa said, “That’s true. You were all very young when you entered the base, all orphans, and you don’t have many memories of the past. Have you ever thought about getting married?”
Pedro replied seriously, “Madam, we aren’t allowed to marry, have children, or form romantic attachments unless it’s with someone who would be loyal to us for life.”
The only person he could love was Kathryn. He couldn’t fall for anyone else. Fortunately, he wasn’t interested in others. Since he knew he could only love someone who was loyal to him for life, Kathryn was the only one in his eyes and heart.
Clarissa looked at him for a moment, “You are undoubtedly a good person, not too old, and a good match for Kathryn. You’re an orphan, with no parents or siblings. If Kathryn is with you, she won’t have to deal with the complications of in-laws. Given Kathryn’s personality, she’s likely too impatient and stubborn to handle such relationships well.”
Pedro’s dark eyes flickered, “Madam, I am just the all-around assistant to the young lady, loyal to her for life. I would go through fire and water for her. But when it comes to matters of the heart, it’s not up to me.”
He liked Kathryn, and Kathryn wasn’t without feelings for him. But in their relationship, he was only there to support her, and Kathryn held all the power.
Kathryn could treat him however she wished.
Clarissa mentioned that Kathryn only wanted a daughter, not a husband. So, Kathryn might really just sleep with Pedro and not give him a title.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3558
Married At First Sight Chapter 3558 – Clarissa smiled and said, “That’s right. There’s no point in asking you; you can’t make that decision. How does Kathryn treat you? I see she trusts you a lot and treats you better than she treats me, her own mother. She’s closer to you. I’m her biological mother, yet there’s always a distance between us. She doesn’t trust me and keeps her guard up.”
Pedro replied, “Madam, everyone can see how the young lady treats me.”
What could he say?
Clarissa had asked him to chat, but it felt like she wanted to marry Kathryn to him.
But could Clarissa decide for Kathryn?
Moreover, Kathryn only planned to invite men into her life but not marry.
Unless Kathryn was no longer the Farrell family’s successor, she wouldn’t marry out.
Pedro thought about Clarissa’s recent actions and had an idea of what was going on in her mind, but he didn’t show it.
Not only were he and Kathryn watching, but Liberty was also watching.
In the end, who would prevail?
Pedro didn’t care. He only followed Kathryn’s orders and did whatever she asked.
Was Clarissa ready to lose so soon?
However, Pedro also felt that Clarissa would definitely lose. Of course, he didn’t dare say that. He was loyal to Kathryn, but Clarissa was still Kathryn’s mother.
Kathryn was still the successor of the Farrell family. Many members of the Farrell family were standing by, watching, and it seemed they wouldn’t help Clarissa. They might even hope Clarissa would lose.
Clarissa had come to power by overthrowing her sister and younger sister. Rumors like that had long circulated in the Farrell family, but no one dared discuss it openly.
For the Farrell family, all they could do was watch who became the head of the family, as they had no chance to get involved in the core power.
However, if the descendants of the previous head took over the Farrell family again, it might be better for them. After all, Audrey had left the Farrell family for decades. When she returned, she needed to win people over.
Not to mention Liberty, who was pushed forward by Audrey. Liberty was born and raised in Wiltspoon, so she had no roots in the Farrell family.
Even if some had already joined Liberty, it was because they were oppressed by the Farrell family’s leader and wanted to bring her down.
Liberty’s last name wasn’t Farrell. If she really wanted to take over the Farrell family, she’d have to take her mother’s surname.
Clarissa nodded and looked at Pedro again. He had regular features, not quite handsome, but good-looking.
Her own daughter wasn’t a beauty either. Shiloh was prettier than Kathryn.
Why did she think of Shiloh again?
Clarissa sighed inwardly, and when she looked at Pedro again, her gaze softened. She said to him, “Pedro, you’re the most capable person around Kathryn. You know the current situation better than anyone else. I have to pay for what I’ve done. I don’t regret it, but I’m not ready to accept it. I’m old, yet I still can’t escape it.
I only have Kathryn. Although she betrayed me and doesn’t share my views, she’s still my daughter, my flesh and blood. I need to plan for her future. If the Farrell family changes hands, you must take Kathryn far from Jensburg, hide your identities, and start anew.
With you by Kathryn’s side, I feel reassured. With your abilities, you and Kathryn can start over and create a new life, even in an unfamiliar place.”
Clarissa was entrusting Kathryn’s future to Pedro.
Now, she was glad she had contacted the base early to have someone arranged to follow Kathryn.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3559
Married At First Sight Chapter 3559 – Clarissa had arranged an all-around assistant for Kathryn early on because she initially believed Kathryn was a hopeless case. Without someone capable by her side, she thought it would be difficult for Kathryn to establish her authority. So, she asked the base to assign an all-around assistant. Unexpectedly, one day, she would consider entrusting Kathryn to Pedro as a lifelong partner.
If Kathryn left the Farrell family, married Pedro, and lived as an ordinary couple, it wouldn’t be a bad outcome. Both were competent, and their combined strengths as a couple might even lead to a better life than what they had now.
Having been the head of the family for decades, Clarissa clearly understood the current state of the Farrell Group and the family. Another reason she wanted Kathryn to be with Pedro was that Pedro came from the training base, where loyalty was absolute. No one from the base had ever betrayed their master. They were loyal for life, doing whatever the master asked, whether good or bad. Even if the master died, their loyalty remained unwavering.
Just like Mr. Jimenez, the former matriarch’s assistant, who, even in his nineties, is still driven by the desire to avenge his matriarch and reclaim the position for her lineage, ensuring it goes to Audrey, or Liberty. The Farrell family had a tradition of training such loyal assistants at their base.
Pedro was surprised when Clarissa called him over to discuss these matters. He thought she intended to dismiss him. But Clarissa’s smile was tinged with bitterness.
“Kathryn and I don’t have a deep mother-daughter bond, but I do feel sorry for her. After giving birth, I was weak, and I failed to recognize the loyalty and deceit of those around me, allowing someone the chance to switch my daughter. Babies look alike at birth, but if you look closely, each child is unique. I didn’t notice the difference.
I spent over 20 years loving a daughter who wasn’t mine, while my real daughter suffered in someone else’s home, beaten, scolded, and abused. When I think about the life Kathryn endured, it breaks my heart, and I feel immense guilt.
When she returned, she pretended to be weak, hiding her true abilities. At first, I didn’t see it. I assumed her tough upbringing in the countryside made her frail. I didn’t like her and even cursed God for giving me such a weak and useless daughter.
If Shiloh had been my real daughter, despite her limitations, she might have become a capable leader after over 20 years of my guidance.”
Clarissa reflected on the past two years, “Because I didn’t like Kathryn, we never developed a close bond. I often scolded her, calling her hopeless. I arranged for you to be by her side early on because I feared she might truly be unable to bear the burden of the family. With you as her powerful assistant, I thought you’d help her achieve what she couldn’t on her own, establishing her authority so that the company’s veterans and family elders wouldn’t underestimate her.”
Married At First Sight Chapter 3560
Married At First Sight Chapter 3560 – Clarissa spoke with a bitter smile, “Later, I realized Kathryn was only pretending to be weak. Every time Shiloh tried to frame her, Kathryn not only escaped but also managed to turn the tables, exposing Shiloh’s schemes. Little by little, I grew more disappointed in Shiloh, while Kathryn began to reveal her skills and courage in the company. I realized her true potential; she was born to do business and be a strong woman.
Once I understood her capabilities, I continued scolding her in the company for a while to maintain her cover. But as she learned more about the Farrell Group, I began to delegate power to her. By the time everyone realized it, they could no longer control her. After all, she is my daughter. I owe her so much—I never fed her or even held her. I must make up for that. No matter how she treats me, I will endure it. If it were anyone else, I would have taken their life the moment they betrayed me.”
Pedro remained silent, knowing that everything Clarissa said was true.
Clarissa continued, “Kathryn always said that if I made a mistake, I must bear the consequences. She believes that if something doesn’t belong to her, she won’t take it, even if offered. But if it does, no one can take it away. She’s not like me—cruel and indifferent to family ties. She has a conscience, a sense of morality, and values loyalty.
I can foresee my end. I don’t want her to witness my downfall and tragic death. We are mother and daughter, after all. Seeing me die horribly would only hurt her and damage her relationships with those in Wiltspoon. If I hadn’t had a feud with them, Kathryn would have gotten along well with them—they’re all similar in nature and admire each other.
Pedro, take Kathryn away from Jensburg in the next couple of days. Once you leave, don’t return. Let her forget about the Farrell family’s affairs.”
Clarissa could see her own defeat coming. She planned to take Audrey and Liberty with her, though whether she would succeed was uncertain. What if she died, but they survived?
Previously, she thought that if she died, Kathryn would remain and someone would take over, keeping the Farrell family in her line. But then there was Serenity in Wiltspoon. Serenity was pregnant, and they wouldn’t let her come, meaning the eldest sister’s bloodline would continue. The position might not go to Kathryn after all.
And if her plot succeeded, knowing Kathryn’s nature, she wouldn’t accept everything from the Farrell family. In that case, Clarissa decided to let her daughter go. She would no longer insist on Kathryn taking over everything.
Clarissa added, “I’ve sorted out my personal property. You can take the money I’ve set aside and go as far as you can. Then, hide your identity and start a new life. With the wealth I’ve prepared, you’ll have no trouble making a comeback.”
Clarissa had been in charge of the Farrell Group for decades, gradually transferring company assets into her personal wealth, which had become quite substantial.
Finally, Clarissa took out a bag of powder and handed it to Pedro. He took it, looked at it, then at her, waiting for an explanation.
“This is the drug I gave Kathryn that night,” Clarissa explained. “She was cautious and only took one sip, but it’s potent. Even a single sip weakened her for a week. When you return, mix it into the tonic soup you prepare for her. Once she drinks it and falls asleep, you can take her away from Jensburg.”