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.

work. No CEO could truly afford to 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, "Typical Adelaide, barely two hours gone and she's

had a talent for deception, and Morwenna wanted no part

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

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

from Barclay. Though

had said Fletcher's help wouldn't cost

as soon as Fletcher operates on my

where Stuart was

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

was used to handling things on her own, but lately, she'd been relying more on Stuart. While it was okay to like someone, depending solely on a man

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 and will convince Fletcher to save my