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.

leisurely life, he handed over full control of the family to Everett, retreating into gardening

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

afterward, they were left bewildered and shaken. The only thing that lingered was the ominous,

sisters, Della and Chloe, Everett had no real affection for them. They tread carefully around him, knowing better

didn’t dare to cross him, Foley—being just his brother-in-law—certainly

bone-deep fear of Everett. Every time he faced him, he was reduced to a trembling mess, his composure completely shattered—more so

was, in part, a way to vent his

Derek’s sharp retort, Foley was seething with humiliation and anger. Red-faced, he stormed out of the hospital room

ways without another word. But to his surprise, Foley was waiting