Chapter 586

The once tranquil hallway was now shattered by the thunderous footsteps of the Abernathy entourage.

Frederic, his face as cold as a winter’s frost and eyes bloodshot, marched forward, radiating an icy fury with each determined step. Those trailing in the wake of the Abernathy Group didn’t dare draw a breath too loudly

Dennis followed closely behind Frederic, keeping a stiff upper lip, yet inside, he was riding a wave of satisfaction after the court session

He’d held his tongue for far too long.

Day in and day out, Dennis watched as Elspeth enjoyed all that should have belonged to the late Mrs. Winter. As a secretary, he had no choice but to bow and scrape, offering Elspeth reluctant respect, which gnawed at him, brewing a silent resentment.

But, thank heavens, justice seemed to finally be on the horizon.

“Mr. Abernathy,” Dennis ventured cautiously, feigning concern. “The verdict will be announced at three. Is there anything else you need to set in motion before then? If you have a plan, I’m at your service.”

Before he could finish, Frederic’s glare cut through him like a blade of Ice. His voice, raw and sharp as if torn asunder, he hissed, “Have I lost my mind, or have you? Why on earth would I lift a finger to save a despicable, vile murderess? She killed Cynthia! She took the life of the woman I loved most! Save her? I’d rather strangle her with my bare hands right now!”

Despite the crowd in the hallway, a deathly silence ensued.

Dennis immediately positioned himself to the side, his heart finally settling, whispering, “Yes, understood.”

Frederic advanced a few more steps when suddenly Glynnis collided with him, distraught and disoriented.

“Daddy.”

Glynnis froze, her body rigid as she stood before the brooding skirt.

Frederic, expressionless, stepped closer.

my mom. Ah!”

Smack!

in panic, her legs

struck Glynnis with such force she tumbled to the floor, stars exploding in her vision, unable to stand.

than the sting on her cheek was the shattering of her pride.

Group, her father spared her no dignity, his hand as heavy as if he were unleashing his fury for Elspeth upon

heartless creature! How dare you show your face

blood–red as he shook with rage. “Both daughters of the Abernathy family, yet why is your sister so pure, so kind and you, a colossal disappointment! Always causing trouble, and as you grew, you couldn’t tell right from wrong, just led around by that witch’s nose!”

feeling his decades of effort washed away, wishing he

you were raised in the lap of luxury, my hopes for you were high, my care for you exceeded that for your sister! Yet behind my back, what have you and your devil of

I didn’t know. I knew nothing.” Glynnis clutched her burning cheek, her eyes swimming with tears, feigning

recordings spoke volumes,

rage, clenched his teeth and hissed, “Others might not recognize your voice, but do you think I wouldn’t? From the start, you knew everything Elspeth was up

not like

an accessory, an accomplice! Do you want to follow Elspeth’s

tear–streaked face lifted in a desperate plea, her hands wringing together like a fly

Please, you mustn’t let me go to jail Im your own daughter, could you really bear to see me locked up? Besides, our family, the Abernathy name can’t withstand another scandal. The Chambers family crumbled from less, do you really want to see your empire, the Abernathy Group, suffer

and with a fierce shout, he bellowed, “Get away from

as it she were a servant making way for the emperor, watching as Frederic’s imposing figure marched past

a

“Damned!”

through the empty hallway, her words

not a barnyard! Take your tantrum outside!” Two officers approached with

with shame, Glynnis mustered all her strength to rise.

as she steadied herself, she froze.

hallway, bathed in sunlight, stood the Ashbourne family, witnessing her disgrace in its entirety.

Evadne, now couldn’t muster a sound, slinking away with her

such a family tragedy.”

birth to two people so incredibly different? Marilla is such a lovely and charming young lady, while Glynnis… she’s like something straight out of a horror story – vulgar, foolish, and downright nasty! I bet her mother, even twenty years

even Mr. Chad, who has been abroad for so long – I’ve seen them all in their youth, shining bright like stars among the folks in Elmsworth. But Glynnis, she’s like a wild child picked up from the streets, with a character so tarnished and lacking any ounce of grace befitting

narrowed slightly, a seed of doubt

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