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.

family to Everett, retreating into gardening and

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 while smiling and engaging in casual

afterward, they were left bewildered and shaken.

he always spoke softly to his two sisters, Della and Chloe, Everett had no real affection for them. They tread carefully around him, knowing better than to provoke

to cross

time he faced him, he was reduced to a trembling mess, his composure completely shattered—more so than Derek’s when he was dealing

was, in part, a way to vent his

was seething with humiliation and

allowed himself 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 for him just