Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 1140:

Neil stared at his phone, dazed, as if waking from a dream. Was that conversation real?

Could the enigmatic Mr. Cartwright he’d once feared be his biological father?

If it was true, then the guilt that had gnawed at him for years about killing his parents and brother vanished in an instant. They weren’t his real family—why should he feel any remorse?

And his true father? Cartwright seemed to adore him, promising to grant his every wish. Neil’s heart swelled with pride, his dreams suddenly within reach.

A triumphant grin spread across his face as he muttered, “Connor, Aelfric, Everett—you’re all finished!”

His glee was interrupted by the arrival of his butler. “Aelfric requests to see you, sir.”

frowned. Why would Aelfric visit at

brief pause, he

“Yes, sir.”

butler nodded, bowing slightly before leaving. Moments later, he returned with

him; as the son of the formidable Cartwright, Neil felt invincible. Aelfric’s sharp gaze flickered over

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“what brings you here

been engaged for long, their love for each other has grown profoundly. So, why not allow them

guard by the sudden push to marry off Melinda to Derek. Derek had always blended into the background, barely noticed by Aelfric before. Now,

would take the unusual step of proposing marriage on behalf of Melinda. Even if he was eager to see his sister

might be skeptical and not wanting to linger on the issue, Aelfric said directly, “My eagerness to see them married quickly

Daniels family. The Warrens and Daniels would then consolidate power over Blebert’s elite.