Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 975:

After a tense silence, Derek shot back, “Maybe I’m living like a lackey, but how much better are you, really? Aren’t you leaning on your wife’s family just like I am? Would you dare act so high and mighty in front of your brother-in-law?”

Foley’s smug expression faltered, the words hitting home.

Before Everett’s return to the Brock family, Foley had held a certain amount of sway with his father-in-law, Devin Brock, because Della, Foley’s wife, was Devin’s golden child. Devin adored Della, seeing her talent as a source of great pride for the family.

Devin’s affection for Della far outshone his feelings for his other daughter, Chloe. And because of that love for Della, he had treated Foley kindly, giving him respect and favors.

However, since Everett’s return and takeover of the entire Brock family from Devin, Foley’s status had noticeably slipped.

grew older and embraced a more leisurely life, he handed over full control of the family to Everett, retreating into gardening and other hobbies. With Devin stepping into the background, Foley lost his

and mild-mannered, was a master of subtle ruthlessness. Beneath his polite demeanor, he was cold and calculating, capable of carrying out his most brutal decisions without a hint of emotion—sometimes even

under Everett’s harsh hand rarely saw it coming, and afterward, they were left bewildered and shaken. The only

sisters, Della and Chloe, Everett had no real affection

own sisters didn’t dare to cross him, Foley—being just

fact, despite their limited interactions, Foley had developed a bone-deep fear of Everett. Every time he faced him, he was reduced to

part, a way to vent his

and anger. Red-faced, he stormed out of the hospital room in a

small, satisfied smirk and exited the room as well, expecting they’d part ways without another word. But to his surprise, Foley was waiting