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.

afford to neglect their duties. If love meant abandoning all responsibility, the company would be doomed. Adelaide sought out Morwenna in the library, who

and Morwenna wanted no part in it. She turned her back on Adelaide without

come have a look. I hope you'll join him. If surgery is needed, you should persuade Fletcher to operate. After all, my brother's

in touch with Fletcher about the surgery. And I hope

from Barclay. Though

said Fletcher's

as soon as Fletcher operates on my brother

where Stuart was busy in

swamped. Don't bother him with every little thing. You caused this mess; don't expect Stuart to clean it up. Do you think he won't get tired of

it was okay to like someone, depending solely on a man was not her style. "Fine, I'll head to

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