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.

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

resentment. He dared to start keeping

Quinnell said if you want to take back what is rightfully yours, the Quinnell family will stand with you. If you're

He knew all too well the formidable reputation of the Quinnell's Legal Department. If they took on Rose's divorce case, he would undoubtedly end up losing

to his knees. Desperation painted his face as he begged 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 I'll do better! Please, let's

freely, as though he truly intended

you've forgotten, but when my father was still alive, you begged me

voice cracked

days ago, when you were appointed the Chamber of Commerce's

'washed-up old hag' who had no right to carry the title

let me make one thing clear, Edison Waldron-if I had any other option

that, she turned to Norman. "Please tell Ms. Quinnell I

"As Ms. Quinnell had assumed." He extended his hand toward her. "Ms. Barne, the

as a new member. The Waldron family is expelled from

then burst into tears of relief and

current prestige of the Chamber of Commerce, now led by Wynter. After the exposure of the massive corruption scandal, the chamber in Hawford had risen to a level of national recognition,

Wynter had

flashed back to the day she left the Whitman residence. Noah had promised to never forget her kindness

hadn't taken those words seriously. But now, at this critical juncture,

what I've done to

"Ms. Quinnell said the Barne family's legacy still lives on. You've once held the position of an executive, so surely, you can manage a business

fury. "Her? What could she possibly contribute to the chamber? Wynter is just relying on her connections to

Senior was still alive, he'd jump out of his grave and call her an unworthy descendant! The Chamber of Commerce

way! Just you wait! Someone will drag her down from her

laughing maniacally after his words. Edison's derangement was unmistakable. His humiliation mirrored what the Whitman family had endured

believed he had built himself, to Rose

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

His eyes burned with hatred as he glared at Rose. "The

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

her life-she had let a venomous snake into her

How naive she

Back in her school days, she hadn't

everything and

the divorce proceedings as quickly as possible," Rose said

The Quinnell Group is known for its

on your mood, so I'll take

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

to stay in his familiar surroundings, trampled

but 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 rot in his own domain, where

alone. She took out her phone, found Marie's number, and dialed it. Marie was in the middle of preparing medicine for Reuben when the phone rang. Answering the call, she

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 and learn from you. Having a friend like you

her for giving

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

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

Even Edison had dared to publicly

Being a live-in son-in- law is always going

willingly agreed to marry into the Barne family. Why and how was it her fault that he

choice to marry someone not for wealth or