Chapter 3466
Young people would starve if they did not work. Therefore, living expenses for them should be eliminated. Only when they are left with no support will they seek employment and become self-sufficient, allowing them to rise above their circumstances.
There is no need to change how we treat the elderly.
Clarissa stated, “Many family members are unproductive and solely depend on us for support. I want to transform this family into a business, but I need your cooperation. Kathryn, I invested heavily and made significant sacrifices to become the head of the family. I have worked tirelessly for decades. Although my capabilities are limited, and I have not managed to restore the family to greatness, I have gradually consolidated power and influence, making it difficult for the elders to challenge my authority.
If they dare to speak out, let them do so. I have done everything necessary to reach this point. Are you asking me to pass everything over to your aunt’s descendants? That would be more painful for me than death.
After decades of hard work and dedication, I have only been making things easier for others. Kathryn, are you in agreement? Are you willing to accept this? I am not. I refuse to accept this.
As long as your aunt’s descendants are gone, all my efforts will have been worthwhile. What you inherit from me will belong to our small family, not the entire Farrell family estate. Kathryn, do you understand? If a man does not work for himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth.”
Clarissa made a concerted effort to persuade Kathryn to align with her, ensuring that the results of her decades of labor would not fall into the hands of her eldest sister’s descendants.
She had cleared numerous obstacles and was prepared to let Kathryn reap the rewards.
However, her eldest sister’s descendants soon arrived on the scene and
Clarissa was determined to reclaim her position as the head of the family and enjoy the rewards of her hard work. However, she found herself stuck in a dream. She would rather endure anything than give up what she had earned, especially not to Audrey and the others. The only source of her frustration was Kathryn.
Had she known that Kathryn would resist her wishes, she might have chosen to have two more daughters in her youth. This way, she wouldn’t feel so passive and helpless now. If only Shiloh were her biological daughter, they would undoubtedly share the same mindset.
Clarissa believed that if Shiloh were truly her daughter, her abilities would be significantly enhanced. She felt that Shiloh, whom she had meticulously trained, lacked potential due to her bloodline; without the Farrell family lineage, Shiloh’s capabilities fell short.
After investing over twenty years in Shiloh, Clarissa was left dissatisfied. She quickly accepted and recognized Kathryn, not only due to their blood connection but also because she realized that Kathryn was more suited for business than Shiloh and possessed a ruthless edge.
Yet, Kathryn’s conscience outweighed her ruthlessness, which Clarissa found deeply ironic. All of Clarissa’s gains were rooted in her own harshness. It seemed that fate had brought her Kathryn, who had been raised in a different family. Instead of being broken by a tough upbringing, Kathryn emerged strong-willed and with commendable values.
This stood in stark contrast to the cold and merciless leader of the Farrell family.
“Mom, if the roles were reversed—if you were Audrey and I were Liberty—do you think you could accept that without resentment?”
“You do nothing?” Kathryn asked Clarissa a few questions in response.
Clarissa’s expression shifted abruptly to one of gloom. She looked at Kathryn with a piercing gaze, as if she wished to tear her apart.
Kathryn faced Clarissa’s fierce glare with calm composure.
After a moment, Clarissa bitterly remarked, “If your three brothers were truly competent, or if I had another daughter, you wouldn’t be here right now!”
Kathryn had provoked Clarissa’s anger countless times, nearly causing her to explode on the spot.