Chapter 3559
Clarissa had arranged for an all-around assistant for Kathryn early on, believing initially that Kathryn was a hopeless case. She thought that without a capable person by her side, establishing her authority would be challenging. Thus, she requested the base to assign an all-around assistant. Unexpectedly, she later began to consider the possibility of entrusting Kathryn to Pedro as a lifelong partner.
If Kathryn were to leave the Farrell family, marry Pedro, and live as an ordinary couple, it might not be a bad outcome. Both were competent, and their combined strengths could potentially lead to a better life than they currently had.
Having been the head of the family for decades, Clarissa had a clear understanding of the current state of the Farrell Group and its family dynamics. Another reason
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she desired for Kathryn to be with Pedro was his background at the training base, where loyalty is paramount. No one from the base had ever betrayed their master; their loyalty was lifelong, following whatever directives the master issued, regardless of whether they were good or bad. Even after the master’s death, their loyalty remained steadfast.
This was exemplified by Mr. Jimenez, the former matriarch’s assistant, who, even in his nineties, is still driven by the desire to avenge his matriarch and restore her lineage’s position, ensuring it goes to either Audrey or Liberty. The Farrell family had a tradition of training such loyal assistants at their base.
Pedro was taken aback when Clarissa summoned him to discuss these matters, thinking she intended to dismiss him. However, Clarissa’s smile carried a hint of bitterness.
“Kathryn and I don’t share a deep mother-daughter bond, but I do feel sympathy for her. After giving birth, I was weak and failed to recognize the loyalty and deceit of those around me, which allowed
Someone had the opportunity to switch my daughter. At birth, babies often look alike, but if you examine them closely, each child is truly unique. I failed to notice the difference.
I spent over 20 years loving a daughter who wasn’t mine, while my actual daughter was suffering in another home, facing beatings, scoldings, and abuse. The thought of what Kathryn endured breaks my heart and fills me with immense guilt.
When she returned, Kathryn feigned weakness, concealing her true abilities. Initially, I didn’t recognize this; I assumed her harsh upbringing in the countryside had made her frail. I resented her, even cursing God for giving me such a weak and seemingly useless daughter.
Had Shiloh been my real daughter, despite her limitations, she might have grown into a capable leader under my guidance over those 20 years.
Clarissa reflected on the past two years, saying, “Because I didn’t like Kathryn, we never formed a close bond. I often scolded her, labeling her as hopeless. I arranged for you to be by her side early on because I was afraid she might genuinely struggle to handle the responsibilities of the family. With you as her strong assistant, I believed you would help her accomplish what she couldn’t on her own, allowing her to establish her authority so that the company’s veterans and family elders wouldn’t underestimate her.”