Cupid's Arrow hit me hard!

Chapter 686

Liberty said to Mrs. Stone, “Aunt Audrey, Seren and I are young and able. We don’t need your help. Don’t worry too much about us. Have faith in us. We will get to the top with our own effort.

“I do have one thing to ask of you. Try not to let everybody know that Seren and † are

your nieces. We have seen all kinds of people and the ugly side of humanity. I’m worried that others might use us against you or the Stone Group.”

After much thought, Mrs. Stone replied, “I’m happy that you think that way, Liberty. You are both strong–willed like me. I’ll take a step back since you don’t need my help, but you must let me know if things get tough for you.

“It doesn’t matter if others don’t know about our relationship, but your relatives must know of that fact, or they’ll continue to pester you girls for money.”

Stone Group’s reputation came in handy at times.

“They already know Elisa stands behind us.”

Elisa got into it with the Hunts at the shop.

“I won’t go out of my way to tell them, but I might use your name to put pressure on them when we take them to court to repossess our parents‘ home. It should work in our favor.”

I can help you hire the best lawyer. With the inheritance law,

through court. However, the Hunts were despicable and would not easily back off. Even if the sisters won the legal battle, the Hunts would play dumb. The sisters would have to

with Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Stone was true to her word and only watched her

only right to leave the girls

Zachary got rid of his nasty

was in the hospital. Callum returned to Wiltspoon a day before Zachary was due to

New Year closing ini, most factories had put out the dates

New Year closure.

rushing the year–end deadlines. After consultation

employees could go on leave during

in mind what

would get a treat once he

the apartment prepared by

packing.

Zachary?” Serenity asked

“Seren.”

and pressed down on her shoulders as their eyes locked. He tenderly