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.

youthful love wasn’t something that could be easily

it to happen so quickly.

got straight to the point. “Mom, where did you get those documents

seemed too perfect.

been strategically placed in his mother’s hands to coincide with

banquet.

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

just raised their wine glasses, paused

do have a knack

glasses. Is this his way of making up

in a rush to see her married off immediately.

on your mind?” Elliot asked

away from the conversation. She paused to listen for a moment then said, guys stay

“You

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was to get a better read on Declan.

had always been aligned with

appeals, Declan had

unsettled about him. Individuals she couldn’t decipher always stirred a

unease within her.

she reached for the lucky token hanging from her waist.

take on it? Could it be

instructed, while they were focused on you, I observed the surroundings.

do seem suspicious, especially those who argued with you. I’ll explain the details later.”