Married At First Sight Chapter 3771
Chapter 3771
Holden said, “Marco, you’ve lived there your whole life. You know the place like the back of your hand. Just sneak in, leave the big stuff, and grab your mother’s jewelry and her famous handbags. If you can get even one of them, it’s worth a lot.”
Marco and his brothers nodded in agreement.
Marco said, “Kathryn told us to sell all our property, take our families, and leave Jensburg or at least move out of the city. She said it’s the only way to have a peaceful life and keep what we have. Dad, should we do what she says?”
Holden thought for a moment and replied, “Based on what’s happening, she’s showing you the safest way out. The people in Wiltspoon might not attack you directly, but they’re smart and know how to set traps in business. They could ruin you financially in no time.
They’ll make you lose everything and pile on the debt. So, here’s the plan: during the day, keep pressuring Kathryn to split the family assets, and at night, sneak into the Farrell mansion to take your mom’s jewelry. Also, list your house and shops for sale to see if anyone’s interested.
We should also find a new place to live. When things settle down in Jensburg, we’ll move our whole family there, far from Audrey and the others. And remember, keep a low profile. You’re not the young master of the Farrell family anymore, and that place isn’t your home.”
“Also, you three need to split up. Don’t stay in one place. It’s safer that way.”
Seeing that his sons were hesitant, Holden added urgently, “Don’t be stubborn. Think about your mother. This isn’t the time to fight. We can’t win against them—they’re too powerful. We need to be smart and wait for the right moment. Kathryn’s advice is for your own good. She’s probably doing the same to protect herself.
Know when to retreat to survive. Keep the bigger picture in mind.”
Holden had to admit that Kathryn was more level-headed than his sons.
After the three brothers exchanged looks, Holden said, “Let’s follow the plan.”
Just then, Marco’s phone rang. It was his wife calling.
“Marco, when are you free? Let’s go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to finalize our divorce,” she said.
Marco agreed, “Okay, head over there now. I’ll be there in half an hour.”
He knew their relationship was beyond repair, and he had made up his mind to go through with the divorce.
She asked, “How will we split the property?”
“We’ll divide it evenly, and we’ll co-parent the kids. If you remarry, the kids stay with me, and their last name stays the same.”
Married At First Sight Chapter 3772
Chapter 3772
Erika suggested, “Let’s sign the divorce papers first, then handle the formalities. Where are you? I’ll bring the papers to you.”
Marco replied, “I’m at the hospital. Bring the kids so they can visit their grandpa. It’ll lift his spirits.”
“Alright,” she agreed.
Marco and Erika were both ready to move on. With all that had happened—the passing of his mother and his father’s hospitalization—Erika’s bitterness had faded, and she just wanted to start fresh.
She was middle-aged, the kids were grown, and she looked forward to living a life of her own.
As for finding love again, she wasn’t sure. If the right person came along, she’d consider it, but for now, she was content with the idea of being independent and happy.
Just thinking about her future brought a smile to her face.
After the call ended, Holden asked Marco, “Was that your wife?”
“Yes,” Marco replied. “She wants to know when we can finalize the divorce.”
Both father and son fell silent.
After a while, Holden sighed, “I didn’t set a good example for you. Your wife was once so devoted to you, raising your kids and taking care of the family, but I ruined that. I never taught you any better.”
Holden wanted to scold Marco, but he knew he was guilty of the same mistakes.
As men, after many years of marriage, they began to seek new excitement instead of appreciating their wives.
They didn’t think about divorce because their affairs were just temporary thrills. As long as their wives overlooked them, the marriage could continue.
Marco reflected, “When Shiloh died, Erika gave up on me completely. That night, I was too focused on protecting Shiloh and didn’t consider Erika’s feelings. If I had, things might have been different.”
He realized he’d put Shiloh first, leaving Erika to feel betrayed after years of loyalty.
Marco had lost interest in Erika, drawn to younger women, and started to see her as less appealing. Despite her efforts to keep their bond strong, he grew distant.
Erika had endured his behavior for the sake of their children and the ties between their families. But when he took Shiloh’s side against her, it was too much, and she decided to end the marriage.
Now, with their family in turmoil, a divorce seemed like the best choice for everyone, especially the kids.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3773
Chapter 3773
Qaxun Group in Annenburg, Province X, was one of the Ormond family’s companies. It also has many subsidiaries, covering various industries. Currently, the Qaxun Group is led by the Ormond family’s eldest and second daughters.
The Ormond family has been operating in Annenburg for several generations, building the wealth and status it holds today. Although there were challenges when Elora first took over the company, it faced a crisis for a time.
Many people expected the Ormond family’s businesses to fail and go bankrupt, preferably ending up with heavy debts.
They didn’t have much faith in the Elora sisters.
However, the Ormond family’s company survived, and now the Ormond family is more prosperous than before.
With Elora and Tinsley as the current heads of the Ormond family, the sisters are among the youngest business leaders in the area. Elora is only 27 years old after the New Year, and Tinsley is slightly younger.
The third and fourth young ladies are of similar ages and now also work in the family business. However, they are still young and not as well-known as their older sisters. In Annenburg, everyone knows the eldest and second young ladies of the Ormond family, while the third and fourth young ladies remain less recognized.
The family has considerable wealth, and the head of the family is a young and beautiful woman, drawing a lot of attention. Among those watching them closely is the acting head of the Labbe family from a neighboring city.
Mr. Labbe visited the Qaxun Group several times, requesting a meeting with Elora, but the front desk instructed him to make an appointment.
Since seizing power, even though he didn’t acquire the totem and token of the family’s leadership, Mr. Labbe hasn’t been able to fully control the Labbe family or officially become its head. He remains the acting head, able to take what he wants within the family but still lacking the ultimate authority.
Compared to the Farrell family in Jensburg, the Labbe family is much stronger.
The Farrell family in Jensburg changed leadership once, only for the control to return decades later to the descendants of the original head of the family.
This example made Mr. Labbe anxious.
He didn’t want to end up like Clarissa, who worked hard for decades only to pave the way for the original bloodline. He invested so much effort, starting from his grandfather’s generation, planning and plotting, and finally succeeded in his generation.
But he never found the family totem and token. Without them, he couldn’t command the loyalty of the family’s elites or make them work for him.
The true heir, by age, is now only three or four years old. If he grows up to be capable, he could reclaim his place around the age of 30, much like Audrey in Wiltspoon, who returned to Jensburg with her children and niece to reclaim what belonged to her family.
Mr. Labbe was like Clarissa.
This was his greatest fear.
He never stopped searching for the little boy who escaped with the totem and token. If he remembered correctly, the boy’s name was Titus Labbe. He and Titus’s father were from the same generation. By the family’s rules, he was Titus’s uncle.
Because he was the oldest in their generation.
While sending people to search for Titus’s whereabouts, he continued to build alliances with wealthy families, hoping that if Titus ever returned, he would have enough power to force him to hand over the totem and token personally.
That way, he could become the rightful head of the Labbe family.
In the future, the Labbe family would be passed down to his own children and grandchildren, and they would never have to bow to the original lineage again.
Of course, he would not let Titus live; once he got what he wanted, he intended to eliminate Titus.
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Chapter 3774
He planned to make the direct lineage completely extinct.
After becoming the head of the family, his children and grandchildren could change the status of the side branches, becoming the new direct lineage.
At this moment, Mr. Labbe’s luxury car was parked at the entrance of Qaxun Group.
Behind his luxury car were several black cars, which were for his bodyguards.
Whenever he went out, he was always surrounded by people, both for show and for his own protection.
Mr. Labbe stared at the tall office building with a tense expression and cold eyes, seething with anger.
After a moment, he ordered a bodyguard, “Get out of the car and tell the security guard that I know Miss Ormond is in the company now. Ask her when she can see me.”
Even though he was only the acting head of the family, no one in Havenmill dared to treat him with such disrespect.
It had always been that others wanted to see him, and he would decide whether to meet them or not, depending on his mood.
He had never experienced a situation where he wanted to see someone, but they refused to see him.
Even if the other person was someone of high status, as long as he wanted a meeting, they would usually give him the courtesy and agree.
No one had ever treated him the way Elora did, refusing to meet him.
Tinsley was more agreeable; he had met with Tinsley twice. However, when he asked her to go out for fun or invited her to dinner, Tinsley turned him down.
He wasn’t sure if it was because he lacked charm as a middle-aged man or if Tinsley had someone else in her heart.
But he knew well that the Ormond sisters didn’t have boyfriends yet.
Of course, Mr. Labbe’s real target was not Tinsley, but Elora.
Elora was the true head of the Ormond family—young, beautiful, with a cold personality, embodying the ideal of an icy beauty, which was exactly what Mr. Labbe was drawn to.
Every time he won over a cold beauty, he enjoyed spoiling her for a long time; it was a very satisfying experience.
Elora was different from his other mistresses. His interest in her wasn’t just because of the wealth and influence of the Ormond family, but also because Elora’s qualities surpassed those of his wife.
If he could win over Elora, Mr. Labbe wouldn’t hesitate to consider a divorce and remarry, even at his age.
He had long stopped feeling any affection for his wife, but none of the women around him could match his wife’s abilities. Plus, the couple had several children together, both sons and daughters, all of whom were doing well.
For the sake of his children, despite having many affairs, he never thought of replacing his wife.
Mrs. Labbe also turned a blind eye to her husband’s affairs. As long as the women in his life didn’t have sons or cause trouble, she didn’t care.
She held her position as Mrs. Labbe firmly. Her children were growing up well, and her son could be her husband’s right-hand man. She wasn’t worried about how many women her husband had outside.
Sometimes, her husband even needed her to act as the enforcer and deal with those mistresses who had fallen out of favor.
The bodyguard responded respectfully and got out of the car.
He walked up to the window of the security office and said to the security guard on duty, “Sir, our boss has come several times and is very sincere. Please let Miss Ormond know when she might be able to meet with him. Our boss knows Miss Ormond is in the office.”
The security guard on duty replied, “President Ormond is busy with her work and does not meet guests without prior arrangements. Anyone who wishes to see her must make an appointment. Once the appointment is set, they should simply arrive on the designated day and time, and the secretary will handle the rest.”
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Chapter 3775
“If the appointment time hasn’t arrived yet, just keep waiting. No one can skip the line or show up early unless President Ormond agrees. Didn’t Mr. Labbe make an appointment two days ago? It probably isn’t time yet.
Go back and wait if the appointment time hasn’t arrived. It’s pointless for you to come here every day and block the entrance to our company. If you block President Ormond’s way, she might get upset and could cancel Mr. Labbe’s appointment altogether.”
The Labbe family bodyguard opened his mouth to say something but ended up only saying, “Thank you.” Then he turned and walked away. When he returned to the car, Mr. Labbe rolled down the window. The bodyguard bent down and said respectfully, “Sir, the security guard said that since you have an appointment, you just need to wait for the appointed time and come on time. There’s no need to come here every day. He also mentioned that if the appointment time hasn’t arrived yet, you must wait and can’t cut in line or arrive early.”
Mr. Labbe’s expression was gloomy, but it quickly returned to normal. He said coldly, “Then I’ll wait here until Elora gets off work. I don’t believe she won’t come out.”
“Get in the car, it’s cold outside.”
At least there was some heating in the car, so it wasn’t as cold.
The winter in Province X is cold, whether in Annenburg or Havenmill.
Mr. Labbe took out his cell phone and considered calling Elora, but soon gave up and decided to call Tinsley instead.
Elora was cold and arrogant and might not answer his call, but Tinsley was more approachable.
The call connected, but Tinsley didn’t answer immediately.
Mr. Labbe waited patiently for Tinsley to pick up.
But this time, Tinsley didn’t answer, and Mr. Labbe’s face darkened again.
At that moment, Tinsley was in the president’s office. When she saw Mr. Labbe’s name on the caller ID, she showed the phone to her sister sitting across from her and said, “Sister, you didn’t see him, but now he’s calling me. This old man is so annoying. Out of politeness, I met with him twice, and he got the wrong idea, acting like I was interested in him. He asked me out, invited me to dinner, and even tried to give me gifts.
I rejected him every time. Still, whenever he looked at me, he pretended to be sincere, but I always caught the lust and wantonness in his eyes.”
Tinsley wasn’t fond of meeting with Mr. Labbe. Even though he behaved in a gentle and elegant manner, he was a playboy at heart. He had many mistresses and had been with countless women.
How could she not see the lustful look in his eyes?
How could she not notice the way his gaze wandered over her?
This was the first time Tinsley had met a man as lustful as Mr. Labbe.
After glancing at the caller ID, Elora handed the phone back to Tinsley and said coldly, “Don’t bother with him. He’s one of those heads of the family who looks down on us sisters. He claims he wants to negotiate business, but I think his real goal is to get close to either you or me.
He probably plans to use that as a way to slowly gain control of our Ormond family’s assets. Even though he’s the acting head of the Labbe family and is indeed capable and ruthless, no matter how much he achieves, his position isn’t legitimate.
It’s easy to end up building success for someone else. I’m sure he’s aware of the significant changes in the Jensburg Farrell family and is afraid he’ll meet the same fate as the former head of the Jensburg Farrell family.”
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Chapter 3776
Tinsley said, “Is he looking for a way out for himself? He thinks that if he takes over our family, even if he loses everything as the acting patriarch and has to leave Havenmill, he won’t be penniless. He could also transfer a lot of the Labbe family’s business and money to us through open cooperation?”
“That’s probably the case. He has already done something similar through his wife, turning some of it into his private property. However, many of the Labbe Group’s executives are family elites. They only obey the orders of the true patriarch and jointly protect the family’s assets.
Mr. Labbe doesn’t have the final say in the Labbe Group. Every expenditure needs approval from many company executives. It’s difficult for him to turn the Labbe Group into his own personal property.
Even the most valuable assets of the Labbe family can’t be transferred. The small businesses he can shift bring him wealth, which is already a large sum of money for ordinary people. But for him, it’s just a drop in the ocean compared to the massive assets of the Labbe family.”
After learning that Mr. Labbe had been there, Elora had someone look into the current state of the Labbe family in Havenmill. She knew that no matter how capable or ruthless Mr. Labbe was, as long as he couldn’t obtain the totem and token, he would never truly control the Labbe family and might end up being used by others.
Mr. Labbe hated this idea and felt frustrated, but he wasn’t the kind of person willing to be a puppet for others. He naturally sought to build relationships with influential people to increase his power, hoping that one day he could use that influence to force the family elites to submit to him.
“A few years ago, didn’t the Labbe family go through some drastic changes, and wasn’t there a little kid who disappeared without a trace?” Tinsley asked.
The Labbe family faced significant turmoil three or four years ago. At that time, Tinsley was in her early twenties, and the two sisters had already begun managing the Ormond family’s business. Since Annenburg and Havenmill were neighboring cities, they naturally heard about the changes in the Labbe family.
Their family had no business connections with the Labbe family. Apart from reflecting on the cruelty of human nature, they couldn’t and wouldn’t get involved.
After all, it was an internal family matter. Mr. Labbe and his people operated as discreetly as Clarissa, leading to the mysterious deaths of the direct lineage. They were also linked to the underworld, making it difficult to pin down any specific charges. Even the Havenmill police didn’t have enough evidence to arrest Mr. Labbe.
Much less would outsiders try to intervene.
If it doesn’t concern you, just stay out of it.
Elora said, “I heard that the child appeared in Meadspring, right? But that hasn’t been confirmed. Mr. Labbe really wanted to find the child, but the child’s adoptive parents were powerful, so Mr. Labbe failed in his attempts. Now, he might not even know the child’s whereabouts. The child is alive, for sure, but I don’t know where his adoptive parents have sent him.”
“The Labbe family’s information network is so powerful; how could he not find him?” Tinsley asked curiously.
After a moment of silence, Elora said, “Tinsley, there are always bigger fish in the sea, and there are always more powerful people out there. The Labbe family is powerful, but there are families even more powerful than the Labbe family. Each place has its own local influencers, and those influencers are only strong in their own territory.
Very few families have influence all over the country or even the world. For example, our Ormond family is powerful only in Annenburg. When we go to other big cities, we have to keep a low profile, avoiding trouble and conflicts with others.
Especially now, with the Internet being so developed, even a small incident posted online can lead to a wave of backlash, affecting the reputation of our company.”
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Chapter 3777
After thinking it over for a moment, Tinsley nodded in agreement with Elora. She asked, “Sister, should we just ignore Mr. Labbe?”
“Do you want to see him?” Elora responded.
Tinsley shook her head immediately. “No, he acts like he’s suave, gentle, and charming—a handsome middle-aged man. But to me, he’s just an old creep. I can’t stand the way he looks at me, thinking he’s all refined and sophisticated.”
“After meeting someone as genuine as Tatum, I can clearly see the difference. Compared to him, Mr. Labbe is nothing but a pretender.”
“Tatum is the real deal—elegant, refined, and with such a gracious demeanor. He doesn’t need to say or do anything special; just looking at him makes me feel happy. Now, I truly understand what it’s like to appreciate a handsome man like you’d admire a beautiful view.”
She noticed Elora looking at her with curiosity.
Tinsley quickly added, “Sister, I swear, I don’t mean anything by it.”
Elora smiled, “No need to explain. We’re sisters; we grew up together and understand each other. My parents might not get me, but I know you do. It’s perfectly fine to admire someone like Tatum. There’s no need to be defensive.”
“I’m not embarrassed to say it either. After meeting Tatum, just like you said, no other man seems to measure up. I find flaws in all of them. Tatum’s different—he’s someone worth admiring. It’s not just that he’s my personal chef; his talent and dedication stand out beyond his role in the kitchen.”
“He’s already a success in his own right, and he became my chef to refine his skills even further. I have a knack for critiquing food, and even though his dishes are delicious, I still offer suggestions so he can perfect them. His dedication to his craft is incredible—he’s a true artist in the kitchen.”
Tinsley said, “Sister, it’s just that the way you look at me and Tatum sometimes makes me feel the need to clarify that my admiration for him is purely innocent. I’m definitely not in love with him.”
She also couldn’t help but notice that Tatum only had eyes for her sister.
Tatum was always busy in the kitchen, and on the rare occasions he came out, he would look at Tinsley with polite, calm eyes, as if she were just another person in the room. But when he looked at Elora, his eyes seemed to light up with a mix of tenderness and warmth.
Tinsley knew she wasn’t imagining it.
Tatum’s attention was clearly focused on Elora.
Maybe it was because Elora was his boss, his loyalty lying with her, which explained why he only had eyes for her. Whatever the reason, Tinsley had no intention of falling for Tatum.
A man who doesn’t see her, no matter how great he is, is not the right man for her.
Tinsley knew she was worth more than that. If she ever wanted to marry, she knew there would be plenty of men lined up for her—even those willing to become a live-in son-in-law.
Elora, sensing the moment, said with a smile, “If someone as extraordinary as Tatum doesn’t catch your eye, I wonder what kind of man will. You deserve someone truly remarkable—someone who can stand by your side and conquer the world with you.”
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Chapter 3778
“Sister,” Tinsley said, blushing as Elora teased her.
Just then, Tinsley’s phone started ringing again. It was Mr. Labbe calling, yet another time.
“Sister, it’s that old man again. Do you want me to answer it?” Tinsley asked with a frown, clearly irritated. “He just doesn’t know when to quit,” she muttered. “He’s so fake, acting like he has no idea how annoying he is.”
Mr. Labbe, who had schemed his way to power by eliminating his rivals, never truly possessed any real nobility or grace.
“You should answer, or he’ll just keep calling,” Elora suggested. “You can’t expect a rogue like him to act like a gentleman.”
Tinsley rolled her eyes and said, “How could the real head of the Labbe family be taken down by someone like him? It’s impossible to fully protect yourself against people with hidden agendas. The head of the Labbe family only led for a few short years before all this happened. This old man must have been planning his move for a long time. Now, there’s only one child left from the main family line. I wonder if that child will grow up strong enough.”
“If that child doesn’t have the ability to seek revenge, it might be better for them to live a simple life, without knowing the ugly truth. At least that way, they’d survive. After all, money isn’t everything.”
A large family is like a dynasty; it’s not unusual for power to change hands.
It just shows that the main line of the Labbe family lost its strength and got overpowered by those on the sidelines.
Reluctantly, Tinsley answered Mr. Labbe’s call.
“Second Miss Ormond,” Mr. Labbe began, his voice still smooth and polite, despite his underlying frustration.
“Mr. Labbe, is there something you need?” Tinsley asked in a polite tone, masking her irritation with a little white lie. “I was just in a meeting, so my phone was on silent. I only just saw your call now.”
She didn’t want to admit that she had been intentionally avoiding his calls.
“It’s alright, Second Miss Ormond. I figured you were busy,” Mr. Labbe replied, keeping his voice calm. “You’re always busy being the best at what you do. I’m actually at the entrance of your company now, at the Qaxun Group. Could you let the security team know to let me in? I’d like to meet with your eldest sister to discuss a possible partnership between our companies. If she’s unavailable, I’d be happy to speak with you instead.”
“Second Miss Ormond, you’re known to be approachable and open to conversation,” he added, trying to sound pleasant.
Tinsley replied smoothly, “I’m afraid I can’t help you with that, Mr. Labbe. My sister’s schedule is extremely tight, and she rarely has any free time. Everything in her day is planned out to the minute.”
“As the head of your family, I’m sure you understand how hard it is to change plans once everything’s been set.”
Mr. Labbe hesitated, then asked, “Well then, Second Miss Ormond, do you have any availability?”
“Unfortunately, I’m not free either,” Tinsley said firmly. “I’ve just wrapped up a meeting and need to head out for another appointment with a client. I’m really tied up at the moment. I hope you understand.” After a short pause, she continued, “Wouldn’t it be better to follow the formal appointment process? You can meet with my sister at the scheduled time to discuss business.”
In truth, Elora had no intention of partnering with the Labbe Group.
But Tinsley wasn’t going to say that outright.
There was a long silence on the other end before Mr. Labbe finally said, “According to the usual schedule, my appointment would be pushed all the way to next summer. That’s too long to wait.”
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Chapter 3779
Mr. Labbe had never met anyone who insisted he wait for a scheduled appointment. Whether they were interested in partnering or not, nobody had ever treated him so dismissively.
The only real challenge he faced was from the female head of the Ormond family.
He began to suspect that the Ormonds were not keen on cooperating with the Labbe Group.
“Since you’ve already booked an appointment for next summer, Mr. Labbe, I suggest you return then,” Tinsley said. “With the holiday season approaching, it’s unlikely we could reach an agreement now. Plus, my sister’s schedule is packed, and she really can’t make any extra time.”
She added apologetically, “I’m truly sorry, Mr. Labbe, but there’s nothing more I can do to help with this.”
Mr. Labbe forced a smile. “I was hoping to take a shortcut and jump the line, but if your sister’s schedule is that tight, I understand.”
“When is your company’s annual break? I’ve prepared some gifts for you and your team. Just let me know when you’re free, and I’ll arrange to have them delivered,” he said smoothly.
The gifts he prepared were only for Elora and Tinsley—exclusive items that were quite expensive, including designer bags, jewelry, and skincare products he knew they would like.
He had done his homework, discovering which skincare products Elora preferred, so he bought her several sets along with some jewelry. For Tinsley, he focused on designer bags and skincare items since he knew Elora wasn’t much of a bag person.
He believed in giving gifts that were thoughtful and practical, things they could use every day. Otherwise, the gesture would be meaningless, and his effort would go to waste.
Mr. Labbe, who had plenty of experience charming women, knew well how to give just the right gifts to get the results he wanted.
He had used this strategy successfully to keep his mistresses happy and loyal to him.
“Our break starts on the 24th of the lunar year. You’re very generous, Mr. Labbe. Thank you in advance. Just have the New Year gifts sent to the front desk,” Tinsley replied politely. “I’ve been really busy lately and might not be around the office much.”
“Understood,” Mr. Labbe said with a smile. “I won’t trouble you any further, Second Miss Ormond.”
He ended the call with a seemingly polite farewell.
As soon as he hung up, his expression turned dark and his eyes cold, filled with frustration and resentment.
But when he thought about the Ormond sisters, his anger faded, replaced by a sly smile. “The harder they are to get, the more satisfying it’ll be when I do,” he muttered to himself. “If I can win her over one day, it’ll be a real victory.”
He didn’t see Elora as just another woman to be won over with charm and flattery.
She was different, someone who couldn’t be easily swayed, and that only made her more desirable in his eyes.
“Let’s go. Head back,” he told his driver.
As the engine started, the driver asked, “Sir, should I take you to the hotel or home?”
“Take me home,” Mr. Labbe replied, a hint of bitterness in his voice.
He knew that lingering around would get him nowhere.
The Ormond sisters were not like the other women he’d dealt with before. They couldn’t be won over with persistence alone, and to push too hard would only make him look desperate.
After all, as the acting head of the Labbe family, a man with considerable power, he could have any woman he desired.
He had been with other women who, like Elora, were initially distant and cold. With time and effort, he had melted their defenses.
Once they got what they wanted from him, they became affectionate, treating him like the center of their universe.
And when he left them, they clung to him, begging and refusing to let go.
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Chapter 3780
Of course, his ten cold mistresses couldn’t compare to even one Elora.
As Mr. Labbe’s car was leaving, he noticed a black Mercedes-Benz approaching, and the two vehicles passed each other quickly. He watched as the security guard at Qaxun Group immediately recognized the car, opening the gate without hesitation. The Mercedes-Benz barely slowed down as it drove straight into the premises.
He assumed it belonged to a senior executive of Qaxun Group.
Leaning back against the car seat, Mr. Labbe took out his phone and called Carrie. He instructed her to blend into the social circle of Serenity and her associates as soon as possible.
Serenity had gone to FC Manor with Sonny.
Mr. Labbe suspected that Titus was currently at FC Manor as well, but his men were no longer able to get close enough to gather information from the estate.
There had been no confirmed sightings of Titus, only rumors and his own suspicions.
Titus, now only three or four years old, was well-protected by the Johnson family, making it easy for them to keep him hidden from the public. A child that young doesn’t have a social life, so it’s understandable that there wasn’t much information about him.
Despite searching all the kindergartens in the area, his people hadn’t found any trace of the real Titus. There were many children with the same name, but they were all ruled out. None of them matched the Titus he was looking for.
He was convinced that the real Titus was with the Johnson family and that the child Jane had picked up in Meadspring was indeed Titus.
Otherwise, the Johnsons wouldn’t be so secretive about him, and they wouldn’t have resorted to aggressive measures, beating and warning anyone who tried to get too close to FC Manor. His men had been forced to back off, unable to continue their surveillance.
Since the Johnson family hadn’t enrolled Titus in any kindergarten, Mr. Labbe wondered if they were educating him at home, either by themselves or with a private tutor.
Carrie, fearful of disappointing Mr. Labbe, spoke nervously, “Mr. Labbe, Serenity isn’t in Wiltspoon at the moment, and as Mrs. Labbe, I can’t just show up at the Johnsons’ doorstep. I don’t have any ties with them.”
“Even as the second Miss Newman, it wouldn’t be appropriate. Everyone knows there’s a lot of bad blood between Serenity and me. We’re sworn enemies.”
Before he could respond, Carrie quickly added, “I’m doing everything I can to carry out your instructions, but Serenity is smart and cautious. It’s going to take time to break into her circle of friends.”
“She mostly keeps to her close-knit group and stays busy with her work. She does socialize, but since she’s pregnant, Zachary doesn’t want her to overexert herself. She’s also wary of me. Mr. Labbe, if you can arrange a stand-in for me, it might help to ease Camryn and Serenity’s suspicions. The substitute hasn’t made any moves lately, so Serenity might not even be aware of her. I’ll wait for Serenity at the kindergarten gates once school resumes after the New Year. We’ll have more chances to interact then.”
Mr. Labbe understood it would take time, but his impatience was growing.
Clarissa, the former head of the Farrell family in Jensburg, had tragically taken her own life. Despite running the family for decades, the Farrell dynasty was back in the hands of her eldest sister’s descendants. Her years of dedication had gone unrewarded, with no gratitude from those who inherited her work.
He was determined not to meet the same fate.
Mr. Labbe needed to acquire the token and totem before Titus matured. Only then could he eliminate Titus, ensuring the extinction of the direct lineage.
Once Titus was gone, his own descendants would become the new direct lineage of the family.