Chapter 3850

Holden’s hometown was a small, quiet place. Returning there would give the impression of wealth.

Kathryn continued, “After the New Year, Liberty will take over the Farrell Group and manage the family affairs. I’ll be leaving Jensburg with Pedro. I can’t control how Liberty and the others handle my brothers. They should avoid selling their properties and just rent them out.”

With that, Kathryn fell silent.

She understood that as long as her brothers remained in Jensburg, they would eventually lose everything. Their relentless desire to confront Liberty would likely backfire, leaving them empty-handed. Kathryn’s only advice was for them to sell their assets and leave the city, just as she planned to do.

She didn’t doubt Liberty’s intentions or believe that Liberty would definitely target them, but people can change, and the future is uncertain. It made sense to leave while their relationship was still civil, avoiding any provocation that could pit them against Liberty.

Maintaining a positive impression and keeping their relationship amicable would allow them to meet in the future without resentment.

“My brothers have their own families—that’s their responsibility. I’m not obligated to help them, let alone raise their children. It’s better for them to teach their kids independence than to leave them money they can’t manage. If they can’t hold on to their assets, no amount of money will save them.

Regarding Mom’s estate, she made her wishes clear. I’ll follow her instructions and divide it fairly. I don’t intend to shortchange my brothers. Dad, if you keep bringing this up, I won’t visit anymore. I’m tired of these conversations,” Kathryn said, taking a bite of her food.

She took another bite of her apple. Holden’s face flushed with anger; he wanted to leap up and hit her, but he knew better. Even without Pedro around, he wouldn’t dare. Kathryn was a mirror image of her mother, Clarissa. Clarissa had been fierce enough to threaten Holden’s life when she sensed he might try to control Kathryn after her death. That threat haunted Holden’s dreams; he would wake up in a cold sweat after dreaming that Clarissa shot him. And it was freezing in Jensburg.

Kathryn was even tougher than Clarissa. While Clarissa, who had been married to Holden for decades and bore him four children, sometimes held back for the family’s sake, Kathryn showed no such restraint. The only time Clarissa crossed the line was when she attempted to take him down with her to protect Kathryn’s future from his influence. In contrast, Kathryn had no qualms about standing up to her father.

His sons urged him to reason with Kathryn, but she remained steadfast. Holden felt he had done all he could. “Understood. I won’t bring it up again when you visit. Just don’t forget to send the living expenses every month,” Holden said. His biggest fear was that Kathryn would completely cut him off if she lost her temper. Noticing Holden’s nervousness, Kathryn softened slightly and said, “Dad, remind my brothers that even if they take it to court, the division of Mom’s estate won’t change. I didn’t even know she had made that kind of will after she passed.”