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.

neglect their duties. If love meant abandoning all responsibility, the company would be doomed. Adelaide sought out Morwenna in the library, who glanced at her and immediately thought,

for deception, and Morwenna wanted no part in it.

expression darkened. "Morwenna, my brother's condition has worsened; 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. After all, my brother's injury was your fault; you ought to

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

from Barclay. Though

Fletcher's help wouldn't cost

it, just as soon as

upstairs, where Stuart was busy in the

swamped. Don't bother him with every little thing. You caused this mess; don't expect Stuart to clean it

on Stuart. While it was okay to like someone, depending solely on a man was not her style. "Fine, I'll head to the hospital," Morwenna said, setting

being there, it was indeed time she checked on things herself.