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Married At First Sight Chapter 3716
In Chapter 3716 of Married At First Sight, Pedro nodded and explained, “When Mrs. Farrell asked me to come, she instructed me to take you and all her assets, leave Jensburg, and start anew in a place where no one knows us.” He also suspected that Clarissa had later updated her will.
“Mr. Fraser, I want to allocate part of my mother’s inheritance to my three brothers for their future and give the rest as compensation to my cousins. Do you think this is the right decision?”
“My mother wronged my aunt, and my cousin’s tragedy was indirectly caused by her actions. As her daughter, I believe it’s my responsibility to resolve these debts on her behalf. Additionally, I want to compensate the families of those who were aware of the murder my mother committed. She’s gone now, and I don’t wish to argue about whether her actions were right or wrong.” Kathryn spoke softly, “I just want to do what I can to find peace with this.”
Pedro replied, “Regardless of your decision, I support you. Your well-being is my top priority. If you need anything, just let me know.”
Pedro’s loyalty deepened Kathryn’s trust in him. She had developed feelings for him and wanted to avoid repeating her parents’ mistakes.
“Mr. Fraser, please call me by my name instead of ‘Miss.’ Soon, I won’t be part of the Farrell family anymore, and none of this will concern me. If my cousin Audrey can’t accept me, I’ll relocate my business out of Jensburg.”
“After I leave, I’ll only return to Jensburg for the Lantern Festival to honor my mother. Other than that, I’ll keep my distance to avoid upsetting my cousins.”
As Pedro began to drive, he said, “I doubt Mrs. Stone and the others will force you out of Jensburg. Your business is here, and as long as they don’t target you, there’s no need for you to leave.”
Audrey and the others still had a

Kathryn has a positive opinion of Clarissa, although past actions have created some distance between them. “Mrs. Farrell is gone, and you are not responsible for events that occurred decades ago. At that time, she wasn’t even married. Let’s see how things play out in Wiltspoon,” she said.

Kathryn pressed her lips together and responded, “I know they can’t force me to leave, but I would feel too ashamed to stay—not just around my cousins, but with everyone in the clan. If my cousins hadn’t intervened and my mother’s plan had succeeded, many lives would have been lost. The clan members she invited that night were all capable individuals, and my mother couldn’t tolerate their success.”

Even if her mother aimed to pave a smoother path for her, Kathryn could not condone her actions towards the clan.

“I’ll take it one step at a time. If I do stay, I won’t be in the city center; I’ll focus on running my company. My dad doesn’t agree with me giving away what belongs to the Farrell family, but it’s not mine to keep. What I’m giving away is what my mom took from my aunt and handed over to my cousin.”

“I can’t be as indifferent as my mom. Besides, with my abilities, I can’t compete with my cousin and their supporters, who have too many powerful connections.” Kathryn added, “When I first met my cousin, I told her that once the truth came out, I would return what wasn’t mine. I meant it, and I will follow through.”

Pedro reiterated, “Kathryn, no matter what you choose, I will support you wholeheartedly. Even if you don’t take over the Farrell family business, your private assets are impressive, and your companies are thriving.” Pedro was well aware of Kathryn’s private holdings and their success, even after she returned to the Farrell family.

Family was important to her, yet she seldom checked in on them, and they continued to thrive without her. The woman Pedro committed to protect for life was truly exceptional. She didn’t need to rely on her family’s wealth; her own dedication was enough to forge her success. What Pedro admired most about Kathryn was her confidence.

“You’ll always have me,” Pedro assured her. With him by her side, Kathryn’s success was bound to flourish. Kathryn gazed at him for a long moment before smiling.

“When I first returned, I regretted it. I thought I shouldn’t have come back to the Farrell family because I felt out of place. But when you entered my life, I was grateful I swapped positions with Shiloh. Otherwise, you might have ended up with her. Pedro, I’m so thankful that you’re mine!”

She could let go of the Farrell family, but she wanted to hold on to Pedro. Pedro smiled back, saying, “This is our destiny.”

“Yes, it is,” Kathryn agreed. “When all of this is over, Pedro, shall we get married?” They hadn’t experienced a traditional courtship or exchanged romantic words, but they were clear about their feelings for each other.

Pedro’s smile widened as he replied, “First, I’ll propose, then we’ll get engaged. After some time, if you’re still certain, we can marry. I just don’t want you to meet someone better and regret choosing me.”

They didn’t need to discuss love like other couples—they understood each other perfectly. Pedro was confident but still wanted to give Kathryn time to think.

After a moment of reflection, Kathryn responded, “Since you’re not in a hurry, let’s date like a normal couple first. If you don’t find anyone else and I don’t change my mind, we can get engaged and then married. You don’t need to stick with me all the time. Feel free to meet other women and see if someone else catches your interest. If you like someone at a social event, go for it.”

“won’t stand in your way.” At most, she might feel hurt, but if that were to happen, she would simply stop believing in love and lose her desire to marry. She didn’t have to adhere to the Farrell family rules, nor did she need a daughter to continue the legacy. She could choose to remain single and raise a child on her own.

Pedro replied earnestly, “Kathryn, I would never do that. You are the only one in my heart. No matter how incredible other women may be, that’s their concern, not mine. My focus is solely on you. Don’t say things like that. Even if you don’t want to marry me, I’ll still be your assistant for life. But please, don’t push me toward other women. As assistants, we don’t marry unless it’s with the person we serve. It’s a rule I must follow, regardless of whether you become the head of the family.”

Kathryn had her own rules to uphold. Pedro had his as well. If he broke them, he would be hunted down by the base. After more than 20 years of training, Pedro understood the power of the base. If he ever crossed the line, no one could save him—not even the gods. He wasn’t willing to take that risk.

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Pedro had been trained for loyalty since childhood, and it was deeply ingrained in him. He often stated that his life belonged to Kathryn, both in life and in death.

“Okay, I shouldn’t have said that,” Kathryn replied calmly. Pedro had demonstrated his loyalty many times, so it was understandable that he would be hurt by her words.

“Let’s allow things to unfold naturally, Pedro. We don’t need to force anything,” Kathryn suggested. She wasn’t young anymore, and if she wanted to marry, now was the right time. Pedro, a few years older than she, was in his early thirties. Kathryn considered that if they were to marry, they could have their

After the New Year, they planned to obtain their marriage certificate and have a baby the following year, fulfilling that aspect of their lives while concentrating on their careers.

“Pedro,” Kathryn suddenly asked, “do you know how to care for a baby?”

Pedro hesitated before responding, “Well, I’ve never done it before, but I don’t think it should be too difficult.”

Kathryn began to wonder if they were considering having a baby too soon. “Once we have a baby, you might need to take on the role of caretaker for a while since I’ll be busy with work. While you can’t assist with the pregnancy, you can help with the baby.”

Pedro smiled and replied, “No problem, I’ll be the caretaker, and you can be the primary earner.”

Kathryn returned the smile. “We won’t struggle financially when raising the baby. I just want my company to continue growing. As the business expands, one of us will need to make sacrifices for our family. Once the baby starts kindergarten, we’ll have some relief. Do you prefer a son or a daughter?”

Pedro responded, “As long as it’s our child, I’ll love them, whether a boy or a girl. I won’t favor one over the other, and you shouldn’t feel pressured about it.”

“I don’t feel pressured about having a son. I used to worry about having a daughter, but not anymore. Now, I’m free from that concern.”

Kathryn leaned back, feeling liberated. She realized she wouldn’t be taking on the Farrell family legacy, which meant she didn’t have to adhere to their rules.

As she gazed out the window, she noticed a familiar car passing by in the opposite lane and turned her head to follow it.

Pedro asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Check to see if that car belongs to my eldest brother. If it does, my dad must have called him. But it doesn’t matter—my brother can’t control me.”

Kathryn sometimes felt grateful that she didn’t grow up with her biological parents and lacked strong emotional ties to them. This gave her the freedom to pursue her own path.

felt free to pursue her desires without feeling obligated to her family. If she had grown up with them, making independent decisions would have been more challenging, as she would have needed to consider her father and brothers’ feelings. Meanwhile, Marco was on his way to the hospital, puzzled about why Holden had summoned him. He feared that his father’s condition might have deteriorated. The doctor had informed him that the bullet had been removed and that Holden was not in immediate danger, despite experiencing some blood loss. Marco was determined not to lose his father after already enduring the loss of his mother. Upon arriving at the hospital, he parked his car and hurried into the ward.

He found Holden sitting up with a pillow behind him, while a servant was washing some grapes. Relieved, Marco asked, “Dad, why did you call me in such a hurry? I thought something had happened to you.” The servant greeted Marco respectfully and replied, “The young lady just left.” Marco was taken aback. “Kathryn was here?” Given Holden’s injury, Kathryn had not visited, leading Marco to believe she didn’t care about their father.

Holden signaled for the servant to leave. After the servant exited, Marco closed the ward door, sat down, and took a few grapes from the fruit plate. “Dad, has Kathryn mentioned anything about taking over?” Marco inquired. Since their mother’s passing, he felt it was time for Kathryn to assume responsibility. “The entire company is waiting. I’m unsure of her plans. Even though we’re not at war, a company operates like a kingdom. Just as a kingdom cannot function without a ruler for even a day, we cannot manage the company without a leader,” Marco explained. Holden frowned and responded bitterly, “Don’t even mention her taking over. Kathryn…”

doesn’t perceive things the way we do. She upset your mother countless times during her lifetime. If she weren’t her biological daughter, we would have buried her by now. Kathryn intends to return everything that belongs to the Farrell family, including your mother’s estate. She even suggested giving it away to Audrey and others. Can you believe how foolish she is?” Marco shouted, “How is that even possible? I can understand if she doesn’t want to take over the family, but my mother’s estate belongs to all of us. She doesn’t have the right to make that decision unilaterally. She’s far too generous. If she wants to compensate those people, she should use her own money, not ours. Dad, didn’t you stop her? Sure, my mother became the head of the family after my aunt’s death, but she held that position for decades and named a successor. Now that she’s gone, it’s Kathryn’s responsibility to take over. But you’re right, Dad—Kathryn’s not on our side.” Marco felt a strong urge to confront Kathryn. Holden added, “Exactly. And she even had the audacity to warn me. She claimed your mom shot me because she didn’t want me to pressure her with demands. Plus, your mom made a will, but I’m unsure if she changed it later. If she left everything to Kathryn, we might not get a dime.” Thinking about that, Holden mentally cursed Clarissa, who had just passed away. She had hurt many people. Marco reassured him, “Dad, don’t worry. My mother was the biological mother of all three of us brothers. She wouldn’t change her will to leave everything to Kathryn. I’ll ask Lawyer Tait if the will was altered. If not, we’ll divide it as originally planned.” Still, Marco understood that even with the original plan, Kathryn would inherit more than they would. He cursed Kathryn again, but only in front of Holden, never to her face.

He knew that Kathryn resembled his mother in certain ways. Marco still felt unsettled when he recalled that night. Thankfully, Clarissa’s pistol contained only a few bullets; otherwise, they might have been shot. Clarissa always treated Kathryn as if she were her own child.

“I hope not,” Holden replied. “But Marco, I don’t believe they’ve made any decisions yet. The New Year is approaching, and the company will soon be on break. Everything will be determined after the New Year. In the meantime, you and your brothers should leverage your positions at the company to secure as much as possible.

Also, return to the mansion quickly. Your mother had a considerable amount of valuable jewelry. Make sure to collect it all, along with any other valuable items in the house. You don’t need to worry about the larger items; every head of the Farrell family resides in the mansion, and some things are fixed and cannot be moved. However, your mother’s collection of calligraphy, paintings, and antiques is worth a fortune, so you should take them.

Kathryn isn’t bluffing. The four of us—father and sons—may not inherit any of your mother’s estate. The jewelry, art, and antiques are all we can claim for now. Selling them will provide us with more than enough money to sustain ourselves for the rest of our lives.”

Holden was uncertain how long his sons would need the funds, but for him, it would be sufficient. At seventy, he estimated he had at most another ten years. The proceeds from selling those valuables would allow him to live comfortably.

Clarissa’s collection included authentic works from master artists, making it extremely valuable, and her antiques were also worth a great deal. Altogether, selling everything could easily yield hundreds of millions, not to mention the jewelry.

Even strong women like Clarissa had a fondness for jewelry. Many of her pieces were family heirlooms, passed down from previous heads of the Farrell family, which made them even more valuable than anything currently available on the market. Marco’s eyes initially lit up, but then his expression changed. “Dad, we’re no longer allowed to enter the mansion, except for Kathryn.”

“What do you mean?” Holden inquired, taken aback.

“Mrs. Stone has stationed guards there and even sent people inside. All the servants have been replaced, and even the butler has been dismissed,” Marco explained.

Holden was left speechless. “Why is she doing this?”

Marco didn’t provide an answer.

Audrey, whose surname was Farrell, was the eldest daughter of the previous Matriarch. She should have assumed leadership of the family, but Marco’s mother had prevented her from taking over. Now, Audrey had returned to reclaim what was rightfully hers. With both Clarissa and Mr. Dunn deceased, the outcome was inevitable. The Farrell family was reverting to the descendants of the former Matriarch. Marco and his family no longer held authority over the mansion—they were no longer the owners.

Even though Audrey and Liberty hadn’t officially taken control of the family yet, it was nearly certain that they would. The attitudes of the clan members toward Marco and his family had soured as well.

Marco was infuriated. One Farrell clan member had remarked, “Your mother tried to burn us alive, and you still expect us to welcome you with open arms?”

Holden was enraged. His own daughter, Kathryn, refused to listen to him and even threatened him. That was one issue, but not being able to claim his wife’s jewelry, art, and antiques represented a loss of hundreds of millions! Holden felt as if his heart were bleeding.

Filled with regret, Marco said, “We can’t take any money from the company—that would be embezzlement, and we’d end up in jail. It’s our fault for…”

“I should have listened to you earlier, Dad. If we had, we could have packed everything up and left for home sooner, maybe even achieved more.”

Now, it was too late. Fortunately, they still possessed some assets and a small business in their name. They owned a few rental properties and a handful of stores in their hometown. While they could make a living from collecting rent, their days of carefree spending without limits were behind them.

When Clarissa was alive, Marco thought she was too strict, always controlling and reprimanding them. However, now that she was gone, he realized that life had been better with her presence. Even though she favored Kathryn, she was never unfair to her three sons, especially regarding material possessions.