Chapter 3675
Chapter 3675
Mr. Jimenez smiled and said, “I’m doing my best. I want to live long enough to see Serenity’s baby born and Elisa get married and have a child. I used to have just one wish, but now I’m becoming a little greedy.”
He returned to Audrey’s side. Audrey, who once relied on his support, was now aging and preparing to become a grandmother. Surrounded by younger relatives who treated him with respect, he felt fulfilled in his role as an elder.
Mr. Jimenez thought that if he could live a few more years, he would cherish the opportunity to witness the happiness of the former matriarch’s descendants. When he eventually passed away and reunited with her, he would have wonderful stories to share about the younger generations.
Audrey and Darrell stepped forward, replacing Zachary and Clive, offering support to Mr. Jimenez on either side. Ezequiel and Dakota followed, with the younger generation walking behind them.
“Cousin, you’re here,” Kathryn said, approaching with Pedro and the butler, smiling as she greeted Audrey.
Audrey and her group paused.
Mr. Jimenez looked at Kathryn, and she met his gaze.
Kathryn quickly smiled and said, “Cousin, this must be Mr. Jimenez, my aunt’s assistant. I just heard my mother mention him recently.”
Although Mr. Jimenez appeared somewhat frail, his spirit seemed resilient. Despite his delicate appearance, it was impressive that he had lived nearly a century, and his health was better than expected.
Audrey first glanced at Pedro, then at Kathryn, and coldly asked, “Are you genuine or fake? Mr. Fraser is real.”
Kathryn smiled and replied, “Mr. Fraser is loyal only to me, just as Mr. Jimenez was always loyal to my aunt.” This was her way of asserting her authenticity. However, internally, she felt
Kathryn felt uneasy. Her cousin, Audrey, along with the others, was quite impressive. When her mother sent her away, a substitute had been arranged, and Audrey and the group were aware of this arrangement.
Mr. Jimenez squinted at Kathryn and asked Audrey, “Is this Clarissa’s daughter?” Audrey had informed him that Clarissa had three sons and one daughter, but the daughter had been swapped at birth by the butler. The butler’s daughter had grown up in the Farrell family and was deeply loved by Clarissa’s family. This truth had only come to light a few years ago.
When the real daughter returned to the Farrell family, she struggled to fit in. Kathryn, who pretended to be meek and harmless, deceived many into believing she was weak. In reality, she was sharp and shrewd, more so than most people realized. Audrey had noted that if Clarissa hadn’t killed her sister, she and Kathryn might have gotten along well, despite their significant age difference.
Audrey admired Kathryn to some extent, and Kathryn appreciated her in return. Although Audrey was retired, she still had strong connections and could assist the Stone Group if necessary. When Clive took over, many senior business figures respected him because of Audrey. The Stone Group grew stronger, although it couldn’t surpass the York Corporation, remaining one of the most powerful entities in Wiltspoon.
Historically, the two groups had been bitter rivals, but after Serenity married into the York family, the tension between the families eased. They continued to compete in business, but the life-and-death rivalry had diminished.
Thanks to Audrey, the Stone Group became stronger, although it couldn’t exceed the York Corporation. It remained one of the most influential companies in Wiltspoon. Previously, the two groups were fierce rivals. However, after Serenity married into the York family, the animosity between the families diminished. They continued to compete in business, but the intense rivalry had subsided.
“Hello, Mr. Jimenez. I’m Kathryn,” she said, extending her right hand in a respectful greeting.