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.

put the Farrell family above everything else.

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

shared that same cruelty,

change it. Seeing her determination, Liberty

In the middle of the night, she texted her husband, Duncan: "Hubby, are you asleep? I moved into the Farrell

been home to Clarissa's family

master bedroom, erasing all traces of their mother. Although it was the traditional room for the head of the family, Liberty had no desire to sleep there. For now, she

a decorator to renovate the master

mansion upon taking over, ensuring its preservation

she hadn't yet led the clan in their ancestral worship ceremony, so her position wasn't official. Renovating the mansion wasn't a

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

sending the message, Liberty checked the clock: 3 a.m. Duncan