Chapter 3685
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Grandpa Fontaine shook hands with Ezequiel, Dakota, and the others, saying, “I never thought I’d see you all again. You cheated me so many times back in the day; I’ll never forget it. Even if you turned to ashes, I’d still recognize you.”
Ezequiel laughed and replied, “Cheating? You sought our help but didn’t want to compensate us. Did you expect us to work for free?”
“Mr. Fontaine, you’re a good man, but nothing comes without a cost,” he added.
Grandpa Fontaine chuckled and said, “Let’s not discuss money. You’ve tricked me plenty of times—I’ve fallen into your traps more than once.”
After their playful banter, Grandpa Fontaine addressed the crowd, saying, “I can confirm that these men are the leaders of the Five Emperors Hall, though they retired decades ago. Their apprentices have taken over since then. I never thought I’d see these brothers again in my lifetime.”
Mr. Fontaine glanced at Zachary and his companions. He told Zachary, “You remind me of your grandfather, but your serious demeanor is more like your grandmother.”
Turning to Audrey, he asked, “Do you remember me? You used to visit my house with your mother and Uncle Jimenez. My wife liked you a lot—she even hoped you would marry my second son… but fate had other plans.”
Audrey replied apologetically, “I don’t recall much from my childhood, Mr. Fontaine.”
As an adult, Audrey didn’t even remember being part of the Farrell family from Jensburg. Her childhood memories were limited to living in a large house with numerous servants and being driven around in a car. Her clearest memory was of her sister, Harlow. They were each other’s only family, especially after their time in the
The orphanage together. When Harlow was adopted, Audrey held onto their shared photo, hoping to reunite with her someday. Unfortunately, it was too late.
“It’s alright,” Mr. Fontaine said gently. “That’s all in the past. Better days are ahead.”
“Yes, better days,” Audrey agreed.
Grandpa Fontaine then turned his attention to Liberty and the others, addressing Mr. Jimenez. “The descendants of your master have turned out well. She would be proud.”
Mr. Jimenez replied, “She can only rest in peace once her murderer is brought to justice.”
Grandpa Fontaine nodded and then fixed a stern gaze on Clarissa. “I’ve suspected you before, but without evidence, I couldn’t act. The most I could do was sever ties with the Farrell family.”
Indeed, the Fontaine family had cut all business connections with the Farrells. They didn’t ruin them out of respect for the former matriarch, but they no longer collaborated.
Mr. Fontaine then asked, “Now that the victims have presented evidence and witnesses, Clarissa, what do you have to say?”
Clarissa responded coldly, “You’ve all joined forces to corner me into a confession. What do you expect me to say? Even if I deny killing my sisters, will you believe me? I’m the only one of the three still alive. They died in unexpected circumstances, and no matter how I try to explain, no one listens.”
Mr. Fontaine stared at her. “You’re nothing like your daughter.”
Clarissa glanced at Kathryn, questioning whether she had done something. However, Kathryn appeared calm and showed no signs of betrayal.