Chapter 3612
The previous matriarch had constructed the underground passage as an emergency escape route in times of extreme danger. This passage featured three entrances—one inside the house, one in the front yard, and another in the backyard—significantly increasing their chances of a successful escape.
Even without the passage, they had discreetly assembled a group of individuals to be on standby. If Clarissa attempted to ignite the mansion, their team would swiftly apprehend Mr. Dunn and his men, preventing them from dousing the property in gasoline or starting a fire.
No matter how skilled Mr. Dunn might be, he was no match for the Five Emperors who had dominated the world decades ago. Although they were now retired, their disciples held influential positions across various sectors and maintained connections in major cities.
They were simply allowing Clarissa to believe she was succeeding, keeping her confidence high.
“Yes, Clarissa is waiting there and won’t even permit us to visit my mother’s grave. How dare she go there? If my mother knew how cold-hearted she had become, she would have preferred raising a dog over her. What an ungrateful person!”
Audrey harbored deep resentment towards Clarissa, who had shattered her family.
Having lost her parents at a young age, Audrey was also separated from her only sibling. When she finally located her sister, they were once again torn apart—all due to Clarissa.
While Clarissa had destroyed Audrey’s family, she herself led a comfortable life. Despite marrying a man she didn’t love, Clarissa bore four children. Aside from her daughter being switched at birth, she had lived quite well.
Clarissa’s comfort was built on the ruins of Audrey’s family.
How could Audrey not feel bitter?
Even the issue of Clarissa’s daughter being switched wasn’t entirely unfavorable for her. Kathryn, Clarissa’s switched daughter, was not aligned with her mother and would not perpetuate the family’s grudges. Even if Clarissa were to die, Kathryn could still flourish.
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Kathryn was capable and had a powerful assistant, Pedro, by her side. Even if she left the Farrell family and Jensburg, she would thrive.
Although Audrey resented Clarissa, she didn’t hold Kathryn responsible. Kathryn had long ago informed Audrey that she did not wish to assume the role of family head, and her actions supported her statement.
When Clarissa attempted to harm Liberty, Kathryn intervened just in time, thwarting Clarissa’s scheme.
“Aunt, didn’t you teach her a lesson?” Liberty exclaimed, fuming. She regretted not having learned martial arts, which would have enabled her to stand up to people like Clarissa.
If she had trained in martial arts like Titus, she wouldn’t need bodyguards—she could defend herself.
“I didn’t, but Dr. Carden did. Liberty, Dr. Carden is remarkable. Fortunately, we aren’t her enemies. We truly cannot afford to offend her. If you can’t befriend her, at least don’t provoke her. Otherwise, you won’t even see it coming.”
Lilian’s abilities not only astonished Clarissa and her associates but also surprised Audrey and Darrell.
Liberty added, “Dr. Carden is the fourth daughter of the Johnson family. The Johnson and York families are connected—Jane and Serenity are close friends. Now, Sonny and Titus are friends too. They meet several times a year and keep in touch. For the next generation, the bond between the two families is solid. With these connections, how could we possibly offend Dr. Carden?”
Even without that relationship, knowing that Lilian was a highly skilled doctor would make them avoid offending her at all costs.