"What do you think should be done, then?"

"Cousin Jack almost committed murder. Even if we don't throw him in jail, the Hetfield Group shouldn't remain under his control. I'm not after anything for myself; I just think with his kind of madness, it's only a matter of time before he destroys the Hetfield Group."

The family doctor had already come over, eyeing Adelaide's pitiful state, and added, "It's all external injuries; none are fatal."

Rose gave the family doctor a cold glare.

Is this really about being fatal?

This is about how Jack is a madman!

If it weren't for Morwenna, Norbert would have agreed.

But now, Norbert believed in Morwenna.

Norbert said sternly, "This woman drugged Jack. Can't you see it? And Rose, I have to ask, with Adelaide being such a schemer, why did you bring her back to the mansion? What were you planning?"

It was obvious to Rose, as it was to everyone present.

But she didn't want to bring it up, preferring to shift the blame onto Jack.

When Norbert mentioned Adelaide, Rose explained, "Grandpa, you're misunderstanding. I didn't have any ulterior motives. I just wanted her to teach Clare piano, that's all."

I'm old, not senile. Such excuses might fool yourself but not me. If

command

Rose fell silent.

back because they thought Norbert was on his deathbed, waiting to

family now could

chest, finally spoke, "Enough,

"Grandpa!"

as I'm alive, I'm the head of this family. Those of

enforce Norbert's

Rose turned and

and the others followed, and

everyone had left did Norbert let out a heart-wrenching cough, spitting out

rushed to support

ordered, "It's nothing. Clean up the blood and help me to my room to rest. Don't let

of strength,

hold

for Morwenna to calm Stuart

had seen, there shouldn't be a

mistake in his understanding was that he didn't know Stuart and Morwenna were actually in a sham marriage, without any real marital

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