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.

the company would be doomed. Adelaide sought out Morwenna in the library, who glanced at her and immediately

part in it. She turned her back on

agreed to come have a look. I hope you'll join him.

touch with Fletcher about the surgery. And I hope

had taken ten million for medical expenses from Barclay. Though it wasn't Morwenna's

said Fletcher's help

"I'll repay it, just as soon as Fletcher operates on

where Stuart was busy

You caused this mess; don't expect Stuart to clean it up. Do you think he

Stuart. While it was okay 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.