Chapter 3384

The man Clarissa genuinely loved was ten to twenty years her senior and served as her eldest sister’s all-around assistant.

While others devoted themselves to the Lord, she was merely being sentimental.

Clarissa killed her elder sister, possibly because love had morphed into hate, fueled by her frustration at not receiving the affection she desired.

Holden lacked concrete evidence to prove that Clarissa murdered her sisters, but as her partner and husband for decades, he recognized her cruel nature and had heard whispers about her from others in the clan.

As the saying goes, where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Perhaps Clarissa truly ascended to her position by eliminating her sisters.

Was there anything she wouldn’t do?

Could the man she loved still be alive?

Perhaps they discovered his grave, causing Clarissa distress and leading her to distance herself from them?

Marco and the others felt embarrassed by Holden’s remarks and exchanged glances.

The two younger brothers turned to Marco.

After a moment of thought, Marco said, “Dad, go ask Kathryn for some money. She has plenty now, and Mom trusts her and treats her well. Kathryn is also more capable in arguments. Even if Mom finds out she gave you money, she won’t retaliate against her since she’s your daughter. If you ask her for some money, how could she refuse?”

“Just don’t ask for too much, Dad. If you request a few thousand dollars at a time, Mom won’t object. But if you ask too frequently, she might suspect you have ulterior motives.”

Holden became furious at the mention of Kathryn, his biological daughter.

“Stop bringing her up. She’s just like her mother. I have no desire to seek her out. Every time I see her, I think of my Shiloh. She is my only daughter!”

The brothers fell silent.

After a while, Marco took out his wallet,

He opened his wallet, removed all the cash, handed it to Holden, and said apologetically, “Dad, I don’t usually carry cash, and this is all I have. I’ll give it all to you.”

Holden glanced at the money and estimated it to be a few thousand dollars. He accepted it immediately. It’s better to have it than to go without.

As the eldest brother, Marco had received everything, so Noel and Sage felt compelled to contribute as well. Consequently, both brothers handed over all the cash they had to Holden.

Suddenly, Holden found himself with $10,000 or $20,000 in his hands. He felt a wave of relief wash over him after successfully acquiring the money.

He stuffed the cash into his trouser pockets, continued smoking, and addressed his three sons: “From now on, you can each give me a few hundred dollars daily for cigarettes and pocket money. It doesn’t have to be much—just $500 each would be fine. Of course, if you’re willing to give $1,000, that would be even better. More would be great too. It’s just a small amount. Even if your mother knew, she wouldn’t mind. Isn’t it natural for a son to show respect to his father?”

Holden calculated that with a daily income of $1,500, he could save $45,000 a month, leading to several hundred thousand dollars each year. After that, the Farrell family would change hands, and he could secure his future by relying on his savings.

He still owned a house in his hometown. While it couldn’t compare to the Farrell family mansion, it would at least provide shelter from the elements. In the future, he could return to his hometown to retire, hire a caregiver, and live comfortably. For now, all that mattered was making money.

“Kathryn, I ask for money once a month, and it won’t raise your mom’s suspicions.”

Holden was well aware that Kathryn was wealthy. However, he lacked a father-daughter relationship with her, making it difficult for him to ask her for money.

It’s acceptable to request a few thousand dollars every month or every few months.

“Dad, we think it’s best to inform Mom about the pocket money we gave you, so she doesn’t find out and scold us again.”

The amount wasn’t significant, but they still needed to inform Clarissa.