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?”

were icy, “You 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 be as it is now. I have the means

took a sharp intake of breath,

his father, hesitant and unable to easily let go

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

His past feelings for Acacia had suddenly

and the Abernathy family as her steppingstones and ATMs. Who can guarantee that she’ll actually use this money to save the Stirling group and Mr. Stirling, rather than doing

Frederic wants to do charity, there are many welfare homes and old folks‘ 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

Thaddeus‘ cold figure, Elspeth couldn’t help but

hand out of hers and stood up sternly as he

a big mess themselves. If I were to help again, it would be condoning bad behavior! From now on,

Frederic left the

should be left to reap

to eat! What do

caring about maintaining the ladylike demeanor of a noblewoman,

Thaddeus, who was even colder and more

that she would have to use her own private money to resolve the problems of

situation! Just thinking about it made her heart

to the garage alone

as light

he’d always hoped

he seemed

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mamage

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

took a deep breath, pressing the pedal

should’ve noticed

time, but she also rescued a waiter having an epileptic seizure in a hotel, and even further back, before

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him, playing the role of a dutiful wife, taking care of the

back then, he even thought she was fake. She clearly had many strengths, but he was like a blind man,

with his right hand, his left

felt that Acacia

he probably played a role similar

grandson was coming over and was waiting for him in

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

objections.

past few days? If anything feels off, you

knee by his grandpa’s wheelchair, 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

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