The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

Chapter 572 The Mastermind Behind the Scenes

That’s precisely what fueled Shane’s anger even more. However, he couldn’t bring himself to chase after

her. He had his dignity to uphold!

Naomi grew anxious. “Dad, please go talk nicely to Mom. She won’t really go through with the divorce.”

“If she wants a divorce, then let her have it!” Shane loosened his tie. Sweat beaded on his forehead and

his eyes blazed with fury.

Naomi couldn’t fathom how her usually sharp–witted father couldn’t see the gravity of the situation.

How could he allow the divorce to become a certainty at such an event?

What was she going to do after today!

The timing of the documents in Marie’s hands couldn’t have been more perfect.

Without them, she wouldn’t have been so resolute to divorce Shane today.

The most cunning aspect of this strategy was that it eliminated any chance of Naomi using Shane and her to get closer to the Quinnell and Whitman family.

Even Tobias found himself puzzled. “Mom, how did you suddenly piece everything together?”

He and his brothers had all assumed that divorce was a process that would require time. It was something that could only happen if Marie truly let go.

love wasn’t something

hadn’t expected it to happen so quickly.

where did you get

seemed too perfect.

strategically placed in his mother’s hands to coincide with the th

banquet.

said that if he did more work, Sevie wouldn’t have to strain her

three brothers, who had just raised their wine glasses, paused simultaneously.

tycoons do have a knack for winning hearts without showing

way of making up for missing the

weren’t in a rush to see her married off

what’s on your mind?” Elliot

conversation. She paused to listen for a moment then said, guys stay with Mom. I’ll go take a look

“You

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was to get a better read

had always been

Shane’s appeals, Declan had

him. Individuals she couldn’t decipher always stirred

unease within her.

the lucky token

it? Could it

as you instructed, while they were focused on you, I observed the

those who argued with you. I’ll explain the details later.” The