Chapter 144
“That was a narrow escape! How would I have lived if it was my real face that was associated to the crime. I would have lived my life in prison,” Martha lamented,” mother, second mother… this is too risky. I don’t know if I can continue with this.”
“Idiot, how can you give up so easily? Didn’t you love Broderick?” Nell asked.
“I love him but I’m scared. Things are not working out as planned. It’s like Amy’s spirit is around to hunt us..” Martha said.
“You are the one who is not smart enough. Weren’t you supposed to close the door of the kitchen before you poisoned the food?”Nell rebuked her. “Mother, how did you feel about the destruction of the Alessandro’s company?” Edith asked Nell.
“Indifferent, sincerely. I know it’s going to plummet our family down into a second class or third class citizen of North Hill but I really don’t care. It’s Broderick who is enjoying all the benefits from the company that our fore father’s laboured to build,” Nell said.
“Well, now that someone else will soon evolve as the most powerful man in North Hill, I don’t think there is any reason to let Edith marry Broderick anymore,” the mayor said.
“True. Broderick is useless now,” Nell said and added, “Let’s wait for who will soon become the most powerful man in North Hill so we can ship Martha to him. If Martha can get married to him, it will help my family and yours stay in the first class seat of the society.”
“Fine, fingers crossed” Edith said.

A few seconds later, “Mum!” Theresa suddenly called, drawing everyone’s attention to her,” see this!” she showed Edith a top blog post on her phone and she read it.
“What!” Edith exclaimed.
“What is it?” the mayor asked curiosly.
“Someone else has announced himself as the most powerful man in NorthHill” Edith broke the news. “What!” Nell exclaimed and stood from her seat, she snatched the phone from Edith and read for herself. The person however had an ugly face that was full of scar.
‘Was this person joking with the citizens of North Hill… His declaration of asset is too extraordinary,” Nell said,
The mayor stood and requested, “mother, please let me see.”
Nell handed over the phone to him and he read it, “Mother, I will be the one to confirm the authenticity of the man’s asset according to our culture. I will immediately summon a council meeting and give you feedback.”
“Okay, do that immediately,” Nell said and the mayor walked out hurriedly.
Edith stood and said, how can someone be so rich? I don’t think someone as rich as that can be bom in NorthHW”
“Let the mayor find out Nell said.
Once someone else is confirmed as the most powerful man in North Hill by the mayor and the city councils, such person’s family will rose alongside to become the most powerful and the Alessandro’s
family’s networth and stance will drop vehemently.
“Mother, we don’t know how ruthless this man will be yet, I’m already thinking if he will accept Martha,” Edith let out her worries.
“What! Mum, are you even thinking of shipping me to that ugly man?” Edith asked angrily. These people don’t even care about what she wants or what she doesn’t, they just think they can marry her off to anyone as long as it benefits them.
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