Love at First Novel

Chapter 3850

Chapter 3850 Holden’s hometown was a small, quiet place. Moving back there would make them seem wealthy. Kathryn continued, “After the New Year, Liberty will return to take over the Farrell Group and manage the family’s affairs. I’ll be leaving Jensburg with Pedro. How Liberty and the others handle my brothers isn’t something I can control or help with. They need to avoid selling their properties and just rent them out.” With that, Kathryn said no more. She knew that as long as her brothers stayed in Jensburg, they’d end up with nothing sooner or later. Their relentless desire to challenge Liberty would only 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 think Liberty would definitely go after them, but people change, and tomorrow was uncertain. It made sense to leave while their relationship was still civil, avoiding any instigation that could pit them against Liberty. Maintaining a positive impression and keeping their relationship amicable would allow them to meet in the future without bitterness. “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 raise their kids to be independent than to leave them money they can’t manage. If they don’t have the ability to hold on to their assets, no amount of money will save them. As for Mom’s estate, she made her wishes clear. I’ll follow her instructions and divide it fairly. I’m not looking 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 another bite of her apple. Holden’s face flushed with anger; he wanted to leap up and hit her, but he knew better. Even if Pedro hadn’t been 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 she was gone. That act haunted Holden’s dreams; he’d wake up in a cold sweat after dreaming of being shot by Clarissa. 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, had sometimes held back for the sake of the family, Kathryn showed no such restraint. The only time Clarissa crossed the line was when she tried to take him down with her to protect Kathryn’s future from his influence. Kathryn, however, had no qualms about standing up to her father. His sons had urged him to reason with Kathryn, but she didn’t budge. 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 worry was that Kathryn would cut him off completely if she lost her temper. Noting 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 until after she passed.” Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.