Chapter 3841

Mr. Jimenez was still alive, but his return was driven by a desire for revenge against his master and to remind Clarissa that she would never truly have his love. With Clarissa gone, all the love, bitterness, and grudges disappeared with her. Fortunately, before her passing, she expressed regret over how she had treated her older sister.

“Your mother was a sharp woman,” Liberty commented. Clarissa had been both ruthless and meticulous, planning everything down to her funeral to ensure that Holden and his sons couldn’t easily detach from the Farrell family. As the head of the family, Clarissa was responsible and strategic, but as a mother, she displayed clear favoritism. She outwardly pampered her three sons, yet when it came time to allocate her estate, she was ruthlessly pragmatic.

“Did the revised will affect the distribution of the estate?” Liberty inquired, already suspecting the answer.

Kathryn nodded. “Yes. The updated will left the majority of the estate to me, granting my brothers only 2% each and my nieces and nephews 1% each. There was nothing set aside for my father’s retirement.”

When Clarissa had compelled Kathryn to leave Jensburg, she disclosed that most of her personal wealth would be passed on to Kathryn. She wanted her daughter to have enough to start anew with Pedro, away from the shadows of Jensburg, where they could build a fresh life together. With the fortune left by Clarissa, even without investments, Kathryn could live comfortably for the rest of her life.

Clarissa had dedicated everything to securing Kathryn’s future. Their bond had not been forged through shared childhood moments, but it was nonetheless undeniable—a bond of blood. In contrast, Clarissa had been harsh towards her sons.

The Farrell family operated differently than most. In contrast to other families where sons typically inherited the majority, in the Farrell family, daughters held that privilege. They were the true heirs, often receiving most, if not all, of the estate.

“The new will was drafted just over six months ago, shortly after my mother uncovered my father’s infidelity. I believe that’s what prompted her to revise the will and cut off any support for him,” Kathryn explained.

Decades of marriage and whatever love remained evaporated with Holden’s betrayal, leaving Clarissa indifferent to his fate in later years. Whether the three sons chose to care for Holden was up to them; after all, they bore the Janzen name. Clarissa’s priority was the Farrell legacy.

“It’s no surprise they’re fighting to contest the second will,” Kathryn added.

Liberty nodded in agreement. “Anyone in their situation would question it.”

The drop from a 10% share to a mere 2% was a significant loss. Given Clarissa’s vast wealth, the brothers stood to lose tens of millions—possibly even hundreds of millions. Their anger was entirely understandable.

“If you need any assistance, just let me know,” Liberty offered kindly. “We can step in and manage it for you.”

Kathryn shook her head. “Thanks, but I can handle this on my own.”

“Thanks, but I can handle this by myself.”
Liberty didn’t press any further; this was a personal issue that Kathryn needed to deal with on her own.
“Let’s not dwell on this,” Kathryn suggested, attempting to lighten the mood. She retrieved two large red envelopes from her bag and handed them to Liberty, who examined them with curiosity.
“These are for Sonny and my cousin Audrey’s grandson. As an elder, it’s my tradition to give red envelopes to the younger generation for the New Year. Since I won’t be able to visit, please take these and pass them on for me.” Kathryn’s eyes softened as she smiled. “I have a special fondness for Sonny. He’s such a sweet kid.”