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.

meant abandoning all responsibility, the company would be doomed. Adelaide sought out Morwenna in the library, who glanced at her and immediately thought, "Typical Adelaide, barely two hours gone and she's

had a talent for deception, and Morwenna wanted no part in it. She

hope you'll join him. If surgery

with Fletcher about the

ten million for medical expenses from Barclay.

had said Fletcher's help

stiffened. "I'll repay it, just as soon as Fletcher

upstairs, where Stuart

with every little thing. You caused this mess; don't expect

relying more on Stuart. While it was okay to like someone, depending solely on a man was not her style.

indeed time she checked on things herself. Adelaide's