Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

— Holden signaled for the servant to leave.

He then told Marco to watch the servant exit.

Once the servant was gone, Marco closed the door to the ward, sat back down, and grabbed a few grapes from the fruit plate.

“Dad, has Kathryn said anything about taking over?” Marco asked.

Since his mother’s death, Marco believed it was time for Kathryn to step up.

“The whole company Is waiting.

I don't Know what her plan is.

Even though we're not at war, a company is like a kingdom.

Just like a kingdom can't go without a ruler for a day, we can't run the company without a leader,” Marco said.

and replied bitterly, “Don't even

things the way we

upset your mother countless times

daughter, we'd have buried

wants to return everything that belongs to the Farrell family,

she'd give it away

foolish she is?” Marco shouted, “How is that possible! I understand if she doesn't want to take over the family, but my mother’s estate belongs to all of

to decide that

She's way too generous.

to compensate those people, she should

mother became head of the family after my aunt's death, but she held that position for decades and named

that she’s gone, it's Kathryn's responsibility to take

you're right, Dad—Kathryn’s not on our side.”

Holden added, “Exactly.

even had the nerve to warn

because she didn't want me to pressure her with