How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

It was just a small favor, really. Barclay was bound to help.

"Thank you so much, Barclay. I was at my wit's end."

"Come on, Adelaide, don't mention it. We're practically family here."

A sinister smile spread across Adelaide's face, unseen by Barclay on the other end of the call. Had he seen it, it might have chilled him to the bone.

Barclay had always been decent to Adelaide. As long as it didn't involve Stuart and Morwenna, he was always willing to lend a hand.

After all, asking Fletcher to help out with a rescue wasn't a big deal, right?

After hanging up, Adelaide made a quick trip to the hospital.

While her mother was in the restroom, she swiftly administered a syringe of medication to the voiceless Jethro, then made a hasty retreat. Adelaide returned to Hetfield's Homestead, her actions unnoticed.

swamped with work. No CEO could truly afford to neglect their duties. If love meant abandoning all responsibility, the company would be doomed.

Morwenna wanted no part in

it's critical. Fletcher has agreed to come have a look. I hope you'll join him. If surgery is needed, you should persuade Fletcher to operate.

from her book. "I'll get in touch with Fletcher about the surgery.

from Barclay. Though it wasn't Morwenna's money, she couldn't stand

had said Fletcher's help

just as soon as Fletcher

upstairs, where Stuart was busy

little thing. You caused this mess; don't expect Stuart to clean it up.

okay to like someone, depending solely on a man

wanted to visit the hospital before, but Stuart had insisted he'd handle everything. Now, with school resuming tomorrow and Fletcher being there, it was indeed time she checked on things herself. Adelaide's smile was thin. "I hope you still have some sense of shame