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?”

enough to nip your niece’s plot in the bud. Otherwise, if Evadne had met with misfortune, Acacia’s situation wouldn’t be as it is now. I have the means

breath,

was like his father, hesitant and unable to easily let go when it

betrayed him, it wouldn’t be easy to break free from a decade’s

ruthless! His past

me and the Abernathy family as her steppingstones and ATMs. Who can guarantee that she’ll actually use this money to save the Stirling

old folks‘ homes in this city, and countless impoverished primary schools nationwide. Aren’t they in more need

Thaddeus‘ cold figure, Elspeth couldn’t

of hers and stood

to help them in the past. Now they’ve again made a big mess themselves. If I

left the table in

you helping her, mom? Acacia should be left to reap what she’s sown,” Glynnis expressed her confusion while munching

to eat!

no longer caring about maintaining the ladylike demeanor of a noblewoman, threw a piece

underestimated Thaddeus, who was even colder and more ruthless

she would have to use her own private money to resolve the

about it made her heart

dinner, Thaddeus went to the garage

resolved Acacia’s problem, his mood wasn’t as light

group, he’d always hoped to do

result was, he seemed

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mamage

mind flashed back to what someone once told him, “Ms. Evadne is such a gem! I was scared stiff, but she calmly ma**aged Mr. Hamiltion, and the 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

breath, pressing the pedal a

fact, he should’ve noticed her

having an epileptic seizure in a hotel, and even further back, before they got divorced, when

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so much for him, playing the role of a dutiful wife, taking care of the

but he

right hand, his left hand pressed

that Acacia was the biggest mistake of

Evadne’s heart, he probably played

over and was waiting

had always doted on this grandson. Otherwise, he wouldn’t

objections.

how have you been these past few days? If anything feels off, you must let

clear eyes he had when he was young as he continued, “Or,

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