Chapter 4003

Married At First Sight Chapter 4003
Chapter 4003
The older generation of the Farrell family accepted the gifts and benefits sent by the three brothers. They felt slighted by Clarissa in the past, so accepting what the brothers offered felt like compensation—something they believed they were owed.
However, they had no intention of siding with the brothers or helping them undermine Liberty’s rise to power. What could the three brothers do without evidence? The gifts were presented as simple New Year offerings from the younger generation to their elders—perfectly normal and customary.
Upon hearing his sons’ complaints, Holden lightly smacked one of them on the arm, expressing his frustration. “How many times have I told you this?” he snapped, his tone heavy with exasperation. “But no, you won’t listen! It’s like my words go in one ear and out the other. Let me remind you—yes, you and Kathryn are siblings, but your last name is Janzen, not Farrell.
“The Farrell family has upheld their clan rules for over a century, and they’re not about to change them for you. If change were possible, it would have happened long ago. Do you really think it’s your turn now? Those elders belong to the Farrell family; naturally, their loyalty lies there. To them, you’re outsiders. You’re Janzens. Why would they side with you against Liberty?”
Holden’s words grew sharper as he continued. “They won’t even stand by Kathryn anymore, and she’s their blood. Do you think bribing them will change that? Dream on! If they were to support anyone from your mother’s descendants, they’d choose Kathryn over you in a heartbeat. At least Kathryn commands respect—she has power. The major families in Wiltspoon show her courtesy.
“But you? If it were up to you, those same families would unite against you.”

“together to crush the Farrell family into dust.” Holden paused to catch his breath, the weight of his frustration evident. “The Farrell family isn’t what it used to be,” he added, his voice quieter but still resolute. “They’re barely holding on to their status among Jensburg’s elite. How powerful do you think they truly are now?” His tirade left him winded. At his age, with declining health and increasing stress, Holden could feel his strength dwindling. He had distanced himself from Jensburg’s chaos for his own well-being, retreating to his hometown to live out his remaining years in peace. “I’ve had enough of the Farrell family’s troubles,” he muttered, taking a long sip of water to compose himself. “I can’t be involved any longer, even if I wanted to.” Decades spent as a son-in-law in the Farrell family had left him with nothing but scars—both physical and emotional. His wife, before her death, had nearly dragged him down with her. His biological daughter, Kathryn, hardly recognized him as her father. While his sons exhibited some degree of filial loyalty, they lacked the skills to secure their futures. “They’re going to get themselves killed,” Holden thought grimly. “If Liberty doesn’t finish them off first.” Had he known this would be his fate, he would never have married into the Farrell family in the first place. After finishing his water, Holden resumed admonishing his sons. His relentless critique silenced them, leaving them too intimidated to respond. When Holden finally paused, Marco spoke hesitantly. “Dad, are we really going to stand by and let everything Mom built fall into Liberty’s hands? Just because she’s a woman, she’s somehow more qualified than us? Her last name isn’t even Farrell—it’s Hunt!” “She can change her name at any time,” Holden retorted without hesitation. “Big

“Brother,” Sage interjected, “you need to listen to Dad. Come back home; it’s the only way for you to survive. If you stay in Jensburg, you risk losing everything. Right now, Kathryn is still here, and Liberty might show her some respect.

“But once Kathryn leaves, Liberty won’t hold back. When that time comes, you won’t even see it coming.”

Holden nodded in agreement. “Your brother is right. The best course of action for the Farrell family is to allow Liberty to take over. She has the support of some of the most influential families in Wiltspoon, and she has strong ties with the Queen family here in Jensburg.

“Do you understand what that means? The Queens are related by marriage to the York family. Liberty’s sister is Serenity. If Liberty becomes the head of the Farrell family, the Queens will become your allies. This connection means that the Farrell family will be related to the Queens and, consequently, linked to the Yorks.

“Do you really think those families will just stand by and let the Farrell family fall apart? Not a chance.”