Chapter 3558
Clarissa smiled and said, “That’s correct. There’s no use in asking you; you can’t make that decision. How does Kathryn treat you? It seems she trusts you a lot and treats you better than she treats me, her own mother. She feels closer to you. Although I am her biological mother, there’s always a distance between us. She doesn’t trust me and keeps her guard up.”
Pedro responded, “Madam, it’s clear to everyone how the young lady treats me.”
What could he say?
Clarissa had asked him to engage in conversation, but it felt as though she was trying to marry Kathryn off to him.
But could Clarissa make decisions for Kathryn?
Furthermore, Kathryn intended to invite men into her life but had no plans to marry.
Unless Kathryn was no longer the successor of the Farrell family, she wouldn’t marry outside of it.
Pedro considered Clarissa’s recent actions and had a sense of what she was thinking, though he kept it to himself.
Not only were he and Kathryn observing, but Liberty was also watching.
In the end, who would emerge victorious?
Pedro didn’t care; he simply followed Kathryn’s orders and did whatever she requested.
Was Clarissa prepared to lose so quickly?
However, Pedro sensed that Clarissa was likely to lose. Of course, he wouldn’t say that out loud. He was loyal to Kathryn, but Clarissa remained Kathryn’s mother.
Kathryn was still the successor of the Farrell family. Many family members were standing by, watching, and they didn’t seem inclined to support Clarissa. They might even be hoping for her defeat.
Clarissa had gained her position by overthrowing her sister and younger sibling. Such rumors had long circulated within the Farrell family, but no one dared to discuss it openly.
For the Farrell family, all they…
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They could only observe who would become the head of the family, as they had no chance to influence the core power. However, if the descendants of the previous leader were to reclaim the Farrell family, it might prove beneficial for them. After all, Audrey had been absent from the Farrell family for decades, and upon her return, she would need to win the support of the members.
Additionally, there was Liberty, whom Audrey had championed. Born and raised in Wiltspoon, Liberty had no ties to the Farrell family. Even those who had rallied behind her did so primarily because they felt oppressed by the current leader of the Farrell family and aimed to see her removed.
Liberty’s last name wasn’t Farrell. If she truly wished to take control of the Farrell family, she would need to adopt her mother’s surname.
Clarissa nodded and turned her gaze back to Pedro. He had ordinary features—not conventionally handsome, but still attractive. Her own daughter wasn’t a beauty either; Shiloh was more striking than Kathryn.
Why did Shiloh come to mind again?
Clarissa sighed inwardly. When she looked at Pedro again, her expression softened. She said, “Pedro, you are the most capable person around Kathryn. You understand the current situation better than anyone else. I must face the consequences of my actions. While I don’t regret what I’ve done, I’m not prepared to accept it. I’m aging, yet I still can’t escape my past.
Kathryn is all I have left. Although she has betrayed me and disagrees with my views, she is still my daughter, my flesh and blood. I need to consider her future. If the Farrell family changes hands, you must take Kathryn far away from Jensburg, conceal your identities, and start anew.
With you by Kathryn’s side, I feel reassured. Your capabilities mean that you both can rebuild your lives, even in an unfamiliar place.”
Clarissa was entrusting Kathryn’s future to Pedro and felt relieved that she had contacted the base early to arrange for someone to follow Kathryn.