Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

"Kathryn, your brothers are causing trouble again," Liberty said. "Do you want me to go out and handle them? After all, they're your family. Maybe you should consider maintaining some connection with them. What if, in the future, you find yourself with no bridge left to cross?"

Kathryn gave a bitter smile. "Family? What kind of relationship do I have with them? They've always sought to take me down. If they held the upper hand and I was at a disadvantage, I'd probably be long gone by now. They wouldn't hesitate to destroy me." Her voice grew colder. "They never wanted me back in the Farrell family. They fought to keep me out and insisted Shiloh stay in my place. They were willing to perpetuate lies rather than let their own sister reclaim her rightful position.

"Yes, we share the same blood, but relationships don't grow without effort. The time for building any bond with them is long gone. When I came back, their loyalty was already with Shiloh. They would prefer I didn't exist.

"When I leave Jensburg, I'll only send my dad a small monthly allowance out of duty. If you think it's unnecessary, I won't even do that. My mother's will states that my three brothers and I are jointly responsible for his care. But as far as they're concerned, I'm done. I'll sever all ties with them."

Kathryn picked up the glass of warm water Pedro had poured for her, took a sip, and then put it down. Rising from her seat, she said firmly, "I'll go out and see what they want."

"I'm coming with you," Liberty replied, following her outside.

At the gate of the Farrell family mansion, Marco and his two brothers stood beside their car, shouting insults and curses.

terrible death!" one of them yelled. "You've handed

Farrell clan who lived nearby. They bundled up against the cold and gathered at a distance, curious to see

really plan to let Liberty move in?" Marco shouted as he saw her approach. "What gives you the right to make that decision? Did Mom agree to this?

another brother chimed in. "You have no right to make decisions on

to Liberty, Marco

home! If you move in, you'll be taking what doesn't belong to you!" Kathryn and Liberty walked

to her bodyguards, smirking. "What are my bodyguards doing,

brothers glanced at the guards, who were unloading

here from now on. The Farrell family

face flushed with anger. "That meeting doesn't count! It's invalid! The Farrell family

"Your mother is dead, Marco. She's no longer the head of anything. And let's be clear-she was never officially the head of