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.

the connections your father, Mr. Barne Senior, left behind. The Barne

someone too much can breed resentment. He dared to start keeping mistresses

want to take back what is rightfully yours, the Quinnell family will stand with you. If you're willing, the Quinnell's Legal Department

formidable reputation of the Quinnell's Legal Department. If they

out beneath him, and he collapsed to his knees. Desperation painted his face as he begged Rose, "Honey, I was wrong! I'll

tears flowed freely, as though he truly intended to turn over

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

voice cracked in

you were appointed the Chamber of Commerce's acting chairman, you threatened me. You said you'd ruin my

the title of your wife, and you

other option earlier, I would have left long ago.

turned to Norman. "Please tell Ms. Quinnell

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

Waldron family is

moment, then burst into tears

by Wynter. After the exposure of the massive corruption scandal, the

Wynter had chosen

the Whitman residence. Noah had promised to never forget her kindness

she hadn't taken those words seriously. But now, at this critical juncture, they had come to help

know what I've done to deserve the chance to join

once held the position of an executive, so surely, you can manage a business just as well.

she possibly contribute to the chamber? Wynter is just relying on her

the chamber? If the former Mr. Quinnell Senior was still alive, he'd jump out of his grave and call her an unworthy descendant! The Chamber of Commerce will

not allow her to have her way! Just you wait! Someone will drag her

His humiliation mirrored what the Whitman family had endured at their lowest point-enemies taking

prospect of losing everything, the company he believed

That old man, Estes Barne, cared about nothing but his reputation! He used to preach, 'Those in power must discern

burned with hatred as he glared

Rose fully understood that Estes had seen through Edison's character from the very beginning. Despite his dissatisfaction with this son-in-law, Estes had endured it for her sake, given that

unloving husband into her life-she had let a venomous snake into her home. She

How naive

her school days, she hadn't been

everything and she wouldn't be fooled

proceedings as quickly

Group is known for its efficiency. As

him here might weigh on your mood, so I'll take

him out", he meant dragging Edison outside and tossing him on

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 the emotional torture of those who

admire Wynter's keen understanding of human nature. Someone like Edison wouldn't suffer in prison-it would mean nothing to him. But being left to

her phone, found Marie's number, and dialed it. Marie was in the middle of preparing medicine for Reuben when the phone rang.

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. I'll work hard

me. Thank her for giving me this opportunity, and above

people, once no longer in their roles, were forgotten by the world. No matter how significant

an accident while working in the countryside. In the days after his death, many had come to honor him, praising his integrity and dedication, as well as his relentless pursuit of economic development for

time, those tributes disappeared. Even Edison had dared to publicly

him. Being a live-in son-in- law is always going to be difficult for a man-it's just

agreed to marry into the Barne family. Why and how was it

people applauded her choice to marry someone not for

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