Chapter 3599
Although Audrey was the eldest daughter of the previous head of the family, her status would have been noble only if he were still alive. Unfortunately, the former head passed away forty or fifty years ago.
Audrey had also been missing for decades and only resurfaced a few months ago. Even if the current head of the family acknowledges her as the legitimate eldest daughter, it holds little significance. The head of the Farrell family is now Clarissa.
It is often said that a new ruler appoints new ministers. Clarissa has been at the helm for forty or fifty years, and no one believes Audrey can reclaim her position. Even Liberty has little hope.
How long has Liberty been in Jensburg? How many years have the current head of the family and the young master been in control? They cannot be compared.
Unless Clarissa willingly relinquishes her position to Audrey’s branch, Kathryn will likely take over.
With Clarissa atop the mountain, the gravekeeper suggested that Audrey and her group should wait before ascending.
The cemetery was located on a small hill, not particularly high, but it served as the burial site for the Farrell family ancestors, starting from the first generation. The earliest ancestor was buried at the bottom, with each subsequent generation interred higher up the hill.
The grave of the previous head was not at the top but midway up the hill. Two pine and cypress trees were planted in front of each tomb. Many of these trees had grown tall and dense, obscuring the view from the base of the hill, making it impossible to see anyone halfway up.
Audrey’s expression darkened as she said coldly, “That’s my mother. I don’t need anyone’s permission to see her.”
“Clarissa is just my second aunt, and she was raised by my mother.”
The others seemed poised to speak, but Uncle Seventeen quickly intervened.
he interjected, “Miss Audrey, you may leave whenever you like. I’m sure the head of the family won’t hold it against you.”
He cast a warning glance at the others.
Though Audrey had only returned a few months prior, she was the head of the Stone family in Wiltspoon and had wielded considerable power in her youth. When her expression hardened, she became an imposing figure without even needing to raise her voice, commanding more authority than Clarissa.
The others were merely members of the Farrell clan, five generations removed from the family head, and their connection was tenuous. With both their parents deceased and being unmarried, they had taken on the role of caretakers for the Farrell family’s ancestral graves. This position provided them with food, shelter, and a monthly salary exceeding $10,000.
During festivals, they received additional benefits, making the job quite rewarding.
It would be unwise to involve themselves in the conflict between Clarissa and Audrey; they should remain neutral and refrain from taking sides.
After all, either party could prevail.
If Audrey and her faction succeeded, and Liberty became the head of the family, they could risk losing their jobs. Without income, what would they do as they aged? The clan would not support them if they were without work.
Understanding this, the others quickly smiled and ceased their protests.
Audrey chose not to engage with them further. Instead, she and Darrell assisted Mr. Jimenez as they made their way up the hill, with Lilian quietly trailing behind.
“Mr. Jimenez, take your time,” Audrey would occasionally remind him.
Mr. Jimenez walked slightly faster than the others. Perhaps the long separation had stirred his emotions, and now that he had returned, he found it difficult to calm down. When
When the former head of the family passed away, Mr. Jimenez was able to pay his respects in silence. However, once Clarissa learned of this, he could no longer go back. If Audrey hadn’t accompanied him on this visit, he likely wouldn’t have had the opportunity to see the head of the family. In his younger days, Mr. Jimenez could have easily overpowered the gravekeepers.