Chapter 90

“Madam, as you’ve seen, there’s been a bit of a shake–up in the Langley family. There’s no one left now. Mr. Brendan’s had an accident, and so has Mr. Samuel… The only heirs left to the Langley legacy are Mr. Caleb and the child you’re carrying.” Eric’s voice carried a weight of unspoken implications.

Instinctively, I glanced down at my belly. Indeed, heavy lies the crown.

The waters of the Langley family were deep, and now they seemed to be rising around me.

Stella stood at the door, eyeing the throng of people with a hint of concern. “Need help?”

I shook my head. “This is Langley business. You shouldn’t get involved. I’ll have the driver take you home.”

Stella nodded, understanding her place.

After Stella left, Eric and I made our way to the living room.

It was full of people, with Henry Langley, Brendan’s cousin, taking the lead.

The Langley Group, though a family business, was built from the ground up by Brendan. He brought the Langleys into the company to strengthen family bonds and support everyone, not anticipating that he was nurturing a den of tigers. Now, with the patriarch gone, they were all too eager to pounce on his estate.

Langley, this is Mr. Henry,” Eric introduced.

nodded respectfully.

Henry just grunted.

barely registered in his

you’ve met at the banquet, Ms. Foebe.” Eric. continued.

“Ha… With the old man’s son and

to Iris overseas. Caleb is rightfully the eldest grandson,” said Eric,

the old man and Samuel are gone. The Langley fortune can’t just be taken by outsiders! You think you, some nobody assistant, can bring a girl over

his hand on the table, glaring

had been before my rebirth, I might have cowered. Too bad

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he ever will.

for the law to decide. He is Brendan’s eldest grandson, Ethan’s eldest son, my lawful husband, and the

health, you have my respect. But if it’s for the inheritance you’ve come, I’m sorry to

door, my voice

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