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

Chapter 1693 Mild Sweetness

Edison had always looked down on Rosalyn. He was currently in the living room, shouting furiously, like a mad dog.

Rosalyn sat quietly on the couch, as if she had grown accustomed to scenes like this.

Edison roared, "I told you to go beg the Whitman family! Get moving! What are you doing sitting here all day?"

"Edison Waldron, I'm not like you. I still have some conscience. You know exactly how you've wronged the Whitman family, yet now, are you really saying you want me to beg them?" Rosalyn continued firmly, "I won't do it."

"Then use your father's old connections! Didn't he leave behind a network of people back in the day? You've spent all these years unemployed, living off me like a parasite! You're useless! Now that the company's in trouble, you won't do anything!"

As he ranted, he grabbed Rosalyn's arm roughly. "Go beg them now!"

It was at this moment that people from the Whitman family arrived.

"Mrs. Waldron, I've been sent by Ms. Quinnell," a man in black, Norman Brook, said.

Upon hearing this, Rosalyn turned slightly and gestured for them to come in. She knew well enough that such visits weren't casual. Considering what Edison had done, it was clear the Waldron family was about to face their downfall.

As Edison's wife, Rosalyn had once tried to plead for mercy on his behalf, even meeting Wynter in person. Now, she could only offer a bitter smile.

Her greatest regret was marrying a man like Edison. All these years, she had clung to the idea that a husband and wife were supposed to stand united. Yet, had Edison truly treated her as a partner?

He had cheated, kept mistresses, and sneered at her, calling her a "washed-up hag".

There were moments she'd thought about following Marie's example, courageously taking the first step toward freedom. But she no longer had the strength.

"Whatever the Whitman family decides to do to the Waldron family-or me I'll accept it," she said softly, resignation etched in her voice.

Overhearing this, Edison erupted in fury. "What do you mean you'll accept it? You bitch! Are you trying to kill me?" In his rage, he lunged forward as if to strike her, completely disregarding the visitors' presence.

However, Wynter's men weren't the type o tolerate such behavior. Norman swiftly grabbed Edison's wrist and twisted it back.

"You're quite the chatterbox," Norman said calmly.

Edison, who was all bark and no bite, immediately crumbled under the pain. His face turned pale, and he collapsed to his knees.

Norman loosened his grip on Edison, casting him a fleeting, disdainful glance before turning to face Rosalyn.

"Mrs. Walrdon," he began, "I'm here today for two matters, both on Ms. Quinnell's behalf. First, she never forgets a grudge. Whatever Edison has done to the Whitman family, she remembers it all and will ensure he faces the consequences.

"Second, you're different. Ms. Quinnell knows you came to warn Mr. Whitman Senior and Mr. Whitman about the situation. If you're willing, you can leave behind the title of 'Mrs. Waldron' and reclaim yourself Rose Barne."

At the sound of that name, Rosalyn's composure crumbled entirely.

Rose Barne-a name no one had called her since her father's passing. In all her years of marriage, even Edison had never addressed her by it. Yet, in just a few days, Marie and Wynter had both reminded her of her real name.

Instantly, she could no longer hold back her tears.

Norman silently passed her a few tissues, waiting patiently for her to regain some composure.

When her sobs finally subsided, her eyes were clear and resolute. "I want to be Rose Barne again. I no longer want to be Mrs. Waldron."

The title of Mrs. Waldron had weighed her down for years. Outside her home, she was known solely by her marital title, with no one caring about her own identity. Many even assumed she owed her status to Edison.

Mr. Barne Senior, left behind. The Barne

they say, helping someone too much can breed resentment. He dared to start keeping mistresses and squander

family will stand with you. If you're willing, the

reputation of the Quinnell's Legal Department. If they took on

Rose, "Honey, I was wrong! I'll cut ties with that bitch right now. Let's start over and live a good life together. I was wrong, and

flowed freely, as though he truly intended to turn over

him. "Edison, perhaps you've forgotten, but when my father was still alive, you begged me like this before. I was naive then

voice cracked

of his betrayals. "Just three days ago, when you were appointed the Chamber of Commerce's acting

me a 'washed-up old hag' who had no right to carry the title of your wife, and you couldn't wait to bring your

help you achieve that dream. And let me make one thing clear, Edison Waldron-if I had any other option earlier, I would have left long ago. Being

she turned to Norman. "Please tell Ms. Quinnell

He extended his hand toward her. "Ms. Barne, the Quinnell Group will fully handle

Commerce welcomes you as a new member. The Waldron family is expelled

for a moment, then

understood the current prestige of the Chamber of Commerce, now led by Wynter. After the exposure of the massive corruption scandal, the

Wynter had chosen

residence. Noah had promised to never forget her

now, at this critical juncture, they had

what I've done to deserve the chance

an executive, so surely, you can manage

them, Edison seethed with envy and fury. "Her? What could she possibly contribute to the chamber?

Mr. Quinnell Senior was still alive, he'd jump out of his grave and call

to have her way! Just you wait! Someone will drag her down from her high horse, just like me

Edison's derangement was unmistakable. His humiliation mirrored what the Whitman family had endured at their lowest point-enemies taking pleasure in his downfall and even his closest

of losing everything, the company he believed he had built himself, to Rose pushed him over

power

more opportunistic like Fredric, he would've helped me secure power, and I'd have soared long ago!" His eyes burned with hatred as he glared at Rose. "The people

from the very beginning. Despite his dissatisfaction with this son-in-law, Estes had endured

husband into her life-she had let a venomous snake into her

How naive

a country slicker. Back in her school days,

now she understood everything and she

the divorce proceedings as quickly as possible," Rose said

lightly. "Don't worry. The Quinnell Group is

here might weigh on your mood, so I'll

out", he meant dragging Edison

Edison almost wished he would be arrested. But Wynter had no such intentions. She wanted him to stay in his familiar surroundings, trampled into the mud, and to experience firsthand

suffer in prison-it would mean nothing to him. But being left to rot in his own domain, where everyone could watch his disgrace that

room, Rose sat alone. She took out her phone, found Marie's number, and dialed it. Marie was in the middle of preparing

There's no need to thank me. From now on, just focus on being yourself. Shake off those old labels and become the Rose Barne that all of Hawford will know and admire!" Rose felt a surge of inspiration light her heart ablaze. "I will, Marie.

she added, "And please, thank Wynter for me. Thank her for giving me this opportunity, and

forgotten by the world. No

the countryside. In the days after his death, many had come to honor him, praising his integrity and dedication,

Edison had dared to

her would always advise her, "Mrs. Waldron, you need to understand him. Being a live-in son-in- law is always going to be

agreed to marry into the Barne

people applauded her choice to marry someone not for wealth