Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

"Without my mother and the Farrell Group backing them, they're cautious about investments. But caution takes time, and I want quick results," Kathryn said firmly.

She continued, "Just do as I say. For them, it's simple violence, but for me, it's a swift victory."

Kathryn had no patience for elaborate economic schemes. To her, the intelligence of her three brothers didn't justify the effort.

If they wanted her dead, she'd give them the chance. And if she survived, their bad luck was inevitable.

Even when her mother was alive, she had been clear with Kathryn: if her brothers ever turned against her and caused trouble, she shouldn't hesitate to act decisively.

Her mother had always said, "I'm a mother, and I could never bring myself to harm my sons."

At the time, Kathryn thought her mother was harsh. After all, the woman had even harmed her own sister, who had raised Kathryn.

family above everything else. Whoever jeopardized its interests-son

Kathryn felt her mother's cold resolve in herself. She truly was

shared that same cruelty, but they lacked

change it. Seeing her determination, Liberty and Pedro stopped trying to persuade

mansion for the first time. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't sleep. In the middle of the night, she texted her husband, Duncan: "Hubby, are you asleep? I moved into the Farrell family mansion today, but can't sleep. Maybe I just don't feel

home to Clarissa's family for

room for the head of the family, Liberty had no desire to

had suggested hiring a decorator to renovate the

head of the family typically renovated the mansion upon

worship ceremony,

would undertake the renovations later, once she had solidified her position and gained everyone's support. The current décor, updated during

Liberty checked the clock: 3 a.m.