Chapter 3696
The news of the Farrell family’s head, who took her own life, dominated the headlines in Jensburg. Reports indicated that she had murdered both of her sisters out of jealousy. Some claimed that she had developed feelings for her sister’s assistant, Mr. Jimenez, and when she couldn’t have him, she turned against her sister. The entire city was abuzz with gossip. Members of the Farrell family were inundated with calls and inquiries. Meanwhile, the Farrell Group was in disarray. Kathryn sent a message to the work group announcing that she would take a week off, instructing senior managers to inform the company that everyone would receive a holiday. She needed time to manage her mother’s funeral. With Clarissa’s death, the debts were considered settled, and Audrey and the others decided not to pursue any actions against Kathryn. Holden, who had been shot, was rushed to the hospital. Although he survived, the news of his wife’s death didn’t bring him the relief he had anticipated. Despite his animosity towards her, they had been married for decades and had four children together. There had been some affection between them, but she had been overly controlling. After years of suffering, he had cheated, which led to the breakdown of their marriage. Holden now appeared ten years older, lost in grief and confusion. With their mother gone, Marco and his brothers understood that it was finally over. They arranged for someone to watch over their father in the hospital while they and Kathryn managed the funeral. From Wiltspoon, only Audrey, Darrell, Zachary, and Clive remained behind, while Liberty and Lilian stayed in Jensburg. The rest returned home. They had primarily come to support Mr. Jimenez and to convince Clarissa that her plan was foolproof, ultimately setting her up for a downfall. Their presence had made a significant impact; without them, it would have been much more challenging for Zachary and the others to swap the gasoline.
Mr. Dunn had prepared with water to find his new hiding place for the gun. The police’s sudden arrival accelerated the sequence of events. Clarissa’s funeral was subdued, with almost no family members in attendance. Audrey and the others, despite being younger than Clarissa, chose not to come. Clarissa had killed Audrey’s parents, and she refused to honor her enemy, even in death. Some wealthy families in Jensburg who had previously been friendly with Clarissa did attend, but many others distanced themselves, opting to avoid the funeral altogether. Kathryn did not expect a large turnout; she was simply fulfilling her duty as a daughter. Holden’s daughters, who had returned to his old house earlier, also brought their children. Even Erika, who was in the midst of a divorce from Marco, brought her children to burn incense for Clarissa. Regardless of Clarissa’s many mistakes, she remained their mother and grandmother. The day after Clarissa was buried, Kathryn received news of Mr. Dunn’s death. He had sneaked into the Farrell family’s private cemetery at night and committed suicide in front of Clarissa’s grave. From the moment Mr. Dunn entered Clarissa’s life, his fate was sealed. He lived to serve her, and now, in death, he would remain by her side, even as a ghost. That was his purpose. Since Mr. Dunn was not part of the Farrell family, Kathryn buried him in a separate cemetery in Jensburg, away from the Farrell family plot. She believed he had committed too many terrible acts to be near their ancestors. Back at the Queen family’s house, only the older members like Audrey remained inside. Zachary and Clive had stepped outside and were each sitting in separate pavilions, chatting on the phone with their wives.