Caroline did not care what her father and brothers thought of her. She could hazard a guessโ they were most certainly not happy with her. With that in mind, she had Darren drive her back to the office. Just as she returned to her office and poured herself a cup of water, her secretary called her on the intercom to say that Liberty had arrived.โLet her in,โ Caroline said. She had not expected Liberty to come looking for her so quickly but did not think the visit was to ask her to vacate her position. Perhaps it was to check on her. A few minutes later, the secretary led Liberty in.โYou can go ahead with your work,โ Caroline said as she dismissed her secretary. Once the secretary left, Caroline and Liberty exchanged glances before Caroline awkwardly said, โLiberty, I donโt know how to face all of you.โ โWell, Iโm not here to kill you, so thereโs no need to be nervous,โ Liberty replied as she walked over to sit on the sofa.โKilling me would only dirty your hands,โ Caro
There were very few people left of Patrickโs generation. After a moment of silence, Caroline said, โYes, heโs just returned to his hometown, so he should stay for a while longer. โLiberty, please tell my cousin to just give me a few days. Iโll clear the mansion out for you to move in. What I said before still stands!โ Liberty elegantly sipped her coffee and did not respond immediately. Half a cup later, she set it down and looked at Caroline, who was also looking back at her.The two of them held each other's gaze for a full two minutes before Liberty averted her eyes and said calmly, โThereโs no need to rush. Letโs discuss it after Christmas. My aunt hasnโt laid out a concrete schedule yet.โCaroline also set her coffee cup down. โIt still needs to be cleared out and cleaned. Itโs fine if you donโt move in immediately; letting it be for a bit will help disperse my motherโs lingering presence, so you wonโt feel uncomfortable.โ Fisher Manor did not belong to the head of th
At the mention of Libertyโs wedding, Caroline congratulated her. โHave you decided to register your marriage with Mr. Lewis? Congratulations in advance! I wish you both a long life together and hope you have a precious daughter soon.โLiberty already had a son, so it seemed normal to wish for a child the second time around.However, when Liberty became the head of the Fishers in the future, Caroline understood that Liberty would need a daughter to take over from her.Liberty smiled. โIt hasnโt been easy for Duncan and me to get to this point. Considering weโre not young anymore, we decided to just get it done. Thank you for your well-wishes, Caroline, but weโre not in a hurry when it comes to kids.โ She did not have the energy to raise a child at the moment. Whether she took over the Fisher family or not, she was too busy right now. Even though her new company seemed to be doing well, it had not truly stabilized yet and was only temporarily so through the influence of her brot
They were aware of everything Caroline had done for the family. To be honest, Caroline had indirectly saved Liberty. If she had not warned Liberty, Libertyโs bodyguards alone would not have been able to protect her when Belinda sprung that surprise attack on her. Liberty had already had a good impression of Caroline, but after that incident, that impression only grew stronger.Carolineโs smile faded a bit as she said, โThereโs no rush for Darren and me. At the earliest, itโll be at the end of the year. Itโs too chaotic right now.โLiberty nodded in understanding. โAs long as you and Darren are on the same page, thatโs enough.โโHeโs a good man. We havenโt really gone out on dates, but we know how we feel about each other. He suggested we date first, get engaged, and finally register our marriage. โHe wants to take it step by step and promises Iโll have everything I want.โโAunt Audrey and I are very reassured about your relationship with Darren. Heโs a man worth spending a
Although they had the two hundred thousand dollars, it did not change the fact that Liberty was fifteen and Serenity was tenโthey were still just children. Having been pampered by their parents and never having experienced hardship, after their sudden death and being tossed out into the street, Serenity often cried, saying that she missed their mom and dad. Whenever Liberty tried to comfort her sister, they would end up crying together in each other's arms instead.Liberty could understand Caroline's feelings, though she also accepted that Caroline was much luckier as she was of age, had a father and three older brothers, and no one could kick her out of her home. โYeah, Iโll go out once in a while. Please thank Audrey for me and ask her to let me know when sheโd like to come over so that I can hand over all my responsibilities related to the company and the family. Iโll work with her schedule. AndโฆI donโt blame any of you for my motherโs death.โThat was her motherโs own doing
Liberty asked.โYeah, Iโm on my way out now. You know whatโyou donโt need to come pick us up. Itโll take over an hour by car for you. Iโll just take a taxi over.โ That way, he would not have to wait too long at the airport.Liberty laughed. โI wasnโt planning to come pick you up anyway. If you had told me in advance, I would have come for sure. But since you didnโt say anythingโฆ โI could still come to pick you up, but youโd have to wait at the airport for a while so it makes more sense for you to take a taxi.โIt would be easier for everyone that way.โIโm on my way back to the office now. Just come straight here and text me when youโre nearby. Iโll come out to get you.โDuncan chuckled in response. โOkay, weโll take a taxi. Iโll text you when I get there. Where did you just now?โโI went to Fisher Enterprise to check on Caroline. Sheโs a good person.โDuncan pursed his lips and asked, โShe doesnโt blame you guys, does she?โโNot at all. Based on what she says and does, itโs
Liberty nodded. โHow could they compare to Elisa? She has such a strong moral compass. Zachary was still unattached when she liked him but when he announced his marriage, even though Elisa was upset, she gave up on pursuing him. The other women are more like Ms. Daniels.โIn truth, Liberty knew about Ms. Daniels. She believed that Serenity and Zachary could handle things on their own, so she kept silent, but even though they eventually resolved it, it also proved that despite Zachary being married, there would still be people who harbored inappropriate thoughts about him. They were hopeful about replacing Serenity all because they felt that her pedigree did not match Zacharyโs.Liberty wanted to be her sisterโs support, to provide her with a confidence boost. That was why when Audrey suggested she come to Jensburg to compete for the position of family head with Caroline, she did not refuse. If she took control of the Fisher family, she would be the head, and even if most of the
However, if there really was a good woman out there, meeting up and getting to know her would not be a bad idea.Liberty returned to the office and finally felt in the mood to work. After a while, as evening approached, she received a message from Duncan telling her he would arrive at her office in two minutes.Liberty tidied up and went downstairs to meet him. At the same time, she called her aunt to let her know not to wait for her to return for dinner, as she would be eating out. She also informed her aunt that Duncan was in town.When Audrey received the update, she laughed. โDuncan is so eager! Okay, I understand. You two enjoy your time together.โDuncan must have been missing her niece like crazy.As Liberty walked out of the office building, she spotted a car parked at the entrance. Duncan got out of the car and stood aside, waiting for the bodyguard to unload the suitcase and wheelchair from the vehicle. He was able to stand for a while now and should probably be ab
Zachary was also worried that Serenity would go into premature labor out of shock. He also persuaded her to go for her checkup in a gentle voice. They could not do anything but wait anyway.Serenity finally decided to conduct her prenatal checkup first. Zachary accompanied her. Just moments after they left, the door to the delivery suite opened. A nurse stood there and shouted, โIs Jasmine Soxโs husband here?โโYes. Iโm her husband,โ replied Josh quickly. He dashed to the nurse. โYou must save Jas, doctor. Save the mother no matter what.โHis family members behind him also echoed, โThatโs right. No matter what happens, you have to save Jasmine.โThe nurse said, โThe mother is fine. Itโs just that she wants her husband to accompany her as sheโs in a lot of pain.โEveryone breathed a sigh of relief.Josh was about to rush inside but was stopped by the nurse.She asked him to change his clothes before taking him inside the delivery suite.Jasmine was wailing in pain. When
With advanced medical technology, a premature baby could still be healthy if taken good care of in the incubator. Serenity said, โJasmine should be at thirty-five weeks. I just donโt understand why she would suddenly go into labor. Did she fall at home?โOr did she eat something that made her go into labor?โZachary said, โThatโs most likely not the case. Joshโs cousin is Jasmineโs dietician and keeps an eye on her food every day. Thereโs no way Jasmine wouldโve eaten something bad unless she ate it secretly.โSerenity and Zachary suddenly went silent. Pregnant women had weird appetites. Once they had a craving, they could not go unsatisfied. Sometimes, they would even crave fruits that were not in season. Serenity herself was one of them. Once, she woke up in the middle of the night craving mac and cheese. Of course, Zachary, the ever-doting husband, had to satisfy her request. However, where could he find mac and cheese at that hour?Ultimately, he had to drive to the
People would reap what they had sown. They would have to bear the consequences of their actions. Sometimes, interfering in another personโs fate would backfire. After chatting for some time, Serenity said, โI have to go for my checkup now, Liberty. Letโs talk again when youโre free another day.โBy the way, Iโll get someone to bring Sonny to you this weekend. He misses you.โโOkay,โ said Liberty. After the call ended, Serenity put her phone into her bag and stood up. She told the man behind the office desk, โItโs almost time, babe. Letโs go.โโOkay. Iโm almost done.โZachary quickly signed and stamped a document before closing it. He walked over with the document in hand. Serenity and Zachary left the office together. He handed the document to his secretary. The secretary did not expect him to pass the document to him personally. He had thought of entering Zacharyโs office to request it later. The secretary watched Zachary and Serenity leave. He could not believe
Lilian often messed with the medicinal herbs her master cultivated, which led to her being chased and scolded by him.It seemed her son had inherited her restless nature.โHowโs Sonny been lately?โLiberty had been on edge these past few days because Caroline had been preparing to lure her three brothers into a trap and had not had time to call her son.โSame as usual, but it seems like things have soured again with the Browns.โSerenity added, โSonny still answers when Hank calls him, but he doesnโt seem happy when his grandparents visit. He doesnโt like going to the Brownsโ place, and he doesnโt want to take their calls either.โHankโs mother and sister are truly incorrigible. They must have been badmouthing you and Duncan in front of Sonny again, which is why heโs upset with them.โDuring the holidays, Sonny had stayed with the Browns for a few days and started to warm up to them.However, who would have thought that the mother and daughter would start spouting nonsense in f
Once the baby was born, he would apply the knowledge he had learned over the past few months to care for the baby. He was determined to be a competent and responsible father.Serenity released her arms from around him and shifted to her side.Zachary let go, too, allowing her to turn.Then, she planted countless gentle kisses on his face.โBabe, with you here, the baby and I will be just fine. Donโt worry too much,โ Serenity comforted softly after kissing him.โYou are my rock. If even you are nervous, Iโll start feeling anxious too, and that wonโt be good.โHearing this, Zachary immediately said, โSeren, donโt worry. Iโll protect both of you. Alright, I wonโt be so nervous anymore.โHe gently touched her rounded belly again. โLilโ Bun should be a calm kid. Heโs not that mischievous.โHe felt that the babyโs movements were not too intense.Serenity wanted to tell him that there were times when the baby kicked more vigorously, but she decided against it, knowing it would only m
โJust hit the gym a few more times. Lately, youโve been spending less time there.โEvery day after work, he would come home and orbit around her. As a result, he had less time to work out.It was normal to gain a few pounds eating well and exercising less. Did he really think he could eat anything without gaining weight?The reason he could maintain a model-like physique before was that he exercised daily.โOw.โ Serenity suddenly cried out in pain.This startled Zachary so much that he nearly jumped up, asking anxiously, โIs it stomach pain? Are you going into labor? Letโs go to the hospital right away.โHe was about to pick her up, but Serenity stopped him by pressing his hand.โDonโt be so nervous, Zachary. It's not time yet. Itโs not happening so soon. Itโs just the baby kicking again. His kicks are getting stronger.โAs she entered the later stages of pregnancy, the little one inside her was growing stronger. Sometimes, a couple of kicks from the baby could actually hurt.
Zachary, afraid that his wife might refuse to spend time with him at his office in the future, emphasized that he was not busy today.He had already cleared his morning schedule because he needed to accompany his beloved wife for her prenatal checkup.His secretary was well aware of Serenityโs checkup dates. Whenever he saw Serenity turn up at the office with his boss, his secretary would quietly adjust his schedule.Sometimes, on the day of the Serenityโs checkup, his secretary would not schedule any appointments for Zachary at all.Even if appointments were scheduled, Zachary would request they be canceled or rescheduled.Now, in Zacharyโs eyes, his wifeโs matters were the most important.With Alex now able to share the workload, Zachary felt that he, as the eldest of his generation who had shouldered the bulk of the burden for so many years, deserved a break.Plus, there was the elite team the company had trained; if not now, then when would they be put to use?Everyone was
Tony turned around and left.Only after hearing the door close did Carrie dare to open her eyes.She had woken up while Tony and his son were on the phone, but she did not dare move, fearing that Tony might suspect her of eavesdropping.Just now, when that old lecher stood by the bed looking at her, there was definitely a murderous glint in his eyes. She could feel it.Sooner or later, he would kill her.Carrie was filled with panic. She wanted to escape but was afraid she would not succeed. No one was there to help her.For a moment, Carrie even considered running to Camryn to confess everything, but she quickly dismissed the thought. The reason she ended up in this situation was entirely due to Camryn.She and Camryn were sworn enemies. Their conflict would not end until one of them was dead. However, even if she died, she would drag Camryn down with her.-Meanwhile, in the CEO's office at York Corporation, Zachary, seated at his desk, kept glancing up at his pregnant wife.
โYou should have gotten rid of them all back then and cultivated a network of people loyal only to you.โ Manny felt that his father should not have spared those people in the first place.Tony said, โThere were too many of them, all relatives and friends with the same goal as us. We couldnโt eliminate them all at once.โBack then, he had incited everyone to join him in wiping out the entire main family, sparing neither the elderly nor the children.It was because they were all from the collateral branches, jealous of the main familyโs long-standing control, and shared a common goal that his conspiracy succeeded.He had also spent over a decade waiting for the right opportunity.Who would have thought that even after wiping out the main family, he still could not obtain the family seal, token, or totem? Without these, he could not become the true head of the family and could only act as a proxy. Many of the connections loyal to the head remained inaccessible.Moreover, much of the