Chapter 161

Elspeth was sweating bullets and full of worry as she headed back to the restaurant Acacia, whom she’d raised with her own hands, was at that moment controlling her!

Originally, she wasn’t worried about those trifling matters as there was no concrete evidence to back her statements.

But things had changed. Frederic was no longer as close to her as before. If anything else were to exacerbate the conflict at that point, her position in the Abernathy family would be even more precarious! At that moment, she had to help Acacia with her debts without dipping into her own pocket, which meant acting all pitiful in front of Frederic.

“Frederic, although Acacia has done wrong, she’s still the child you’ve watched grow up. You know how obedient she was in the past. Now, my sister’s been arrested, my brother–in–law is in a vegetative state. The Stirling group is facing financial difficulties, Acacia’s too scared to go home and is hounded by debt collectors daily. She is, after all, the one I raised. I can’t help but feel heartbroken.”

Elspeth placed her hand on Frederic’s tense one, her eyes welling up with tears as she tried her best to convince him to help Acacia, “Frederic, you’ve always been generous. Let’s help Acacia through this tough time as a form of charity. We’ve done our best.”

Frederic’s brow relaxed a bit, seemingly moved by her words.

Suddenly, Thaddeus pulled out a recorder from his pocket and tossed it in front of them, saying, “if you want to help Acacia, listen to this first, then make your

decision.”

Elspeth’s heart raced; unsure what Thaddeus was up to.

Frederic picked up the recorder with a puzzled look and pressed play.

Two voices, one of George, and the other being Acacia!

“Don’t touch Evadne yet wait for my signal. Things have improved a lot. I’ve regained Thaddeus’s trust and he’s been by my side these past few days. Plus, Mr. Frederic has agreed to our marriage. We should be getting engaged soon.”

“Since you’re now confirmed with Thaddeus, that fifty thousand”

“You’re rushing me over such a petty amount? I’ll send you five thousand first. Once things are settled with Mr. Thaddeus and we’ve had our engagement ceremony, I’ll send you the rest.”

The recording ended, and the restaurant fell silent.

Elspeth’s face turned pale, regretting pleading for Acacia.

Acacia was such a fool! Leaving such a big clue when things weren’t even settled yet. She deserved to be where she was for her foolishness!

“Elspeth, is this the good child you’ve raised?”

should be thankful, my ex–wife was smart enough to nip your niece’s plot in the bud. Otherwise, if Evadne had met with misfortune, Acacia’s situation wouldn’t

took a sharp intake of breath, staring

and unable to

for so many years, even if Acacia betrayed him, it wouldn’t be easy

ruthless! His past feelings

steppingstones and ATMs. Who can guarantee that she’ll actually use this money

homes in this city, and countless impoverished primary schools nationwide. Aren’t they in more need of your help? Why should you spend money on a scheming woman?” With that, Thaddeus left the

figure, Elspeth

out of hers and stood up sternly as he

big mess themselves. If I were to help again, it would be condoning bad

left the table

her, mom? Acacia should be left to reap what she’s

how to

the ladylike demeanor of a noblewoman,

underestimated Thaddeus, who was even colder and

own private money to resolve

it made

to the garage alone and drove

Acacia’s problem, his mood wasn’t as light as he’d expected it

the day he took over the Abernathy group, he’d always hoped to do everything well,

he seemed to

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it mamage or

situation soon eased off! it was the first time I found out that Ms. Evadne had medical skills, and I reckon she’s just as good as Mr. Hamiltion’s private

pressing the

he should’ve noticed

she save his granddad this time, but she also rescued a waiter having an epileptic seizure in a hotel, and even further back, before they got divorced, when

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the role of a dutiful wife, taking care of

had many strengths, but he was like a blind man, unable to see

gripped the steering wheel tightly with his right hand, his left hand pressed against his

Acacia was the biggest

Evadne’s heart, he probably played a role

to hear his grandson was coming over and was waiting for

always doted on this grandson. Otherwise,

objections.

been these past few days? If anything feels off, you

looking up at his grandpa with the clear eyes he had when he was young as he continued, “Or, how about you come back to Windermere Estate with me? Alva and I can take care of

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