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.

her decision and continued, "Edison's current position was built on the connections your father, Mr. Barne Senior, left behind. The Barne family

much can breed resentment. He dared to start keeping mistresses and

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

knew all too well the formidable reputation of the Quinnell's Legal Department. If

his predicament, his legs gave out beneath him, and he collapsed 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

tears flowed freely, as though he

him. "Edison, perhaps you've forgotten, but when my father was still alive, you begged me like this before. I was naive then and believed you. But not

Edison's voice

three days ago, when you were appointed the Chamber of Commerce's acting chairman, you threatened me. You said you'd ruin my reputation if I didn't

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

one thing clear, Edison Waldron-if I had any other option earlier, I would have left long ago. Being your wife has disgusted me for

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

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

of Commerce welcomes you as a new member. The Waldron family is expelled from the chamber, and Rose Barne will take

for a moment, then burst

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

Wynter had

to the day she left the Whitman residence. Noah had promised to never forget her kindness and would repay her when

But now, at this critical juncture, they had come to help her, enabling her to reclaim her identity

don't know what I've done

on. You've once held the position of an executive, so surely, you can

could she possibly contribute to the chamber? Wynter is just

former Mr. Quinnell Senior was still alive, he'd jump out

to have her way! Just you wait! Someone will drag her down from her high

was unmistakable. His humiliation mirrored what the Whitman family had endured at their lowest

believed he had built himself, to

He used to preach, 'Those in power must discern what is worth doing and what is not.' In reality, he just

I'd have soared long ago!" His eyes burned with hatred as he glared at Rose. "The people in the Barne family are all the same! Stubborn and obsessed with

beginning. Despite his dissatisfaction with

her life-she had let a venomous snake into her home. She had believed he was a talented man, held back by his disadvantaged background and lack

naive she had

country slicker. Back in her school days, she hadn't

she understood everything and she wouldn't be

proceedings as quickly

chuckled lightly. "Don't worry. The Quinnell Group is known for its efficiency. As for this... this

might weigh on your mood, so I'll

dragging Edison outside and

such intentions. She wanted him to stay in his familiar surroundings, trampled into the mud, and to experience firsthand the emotional

couldn't help but admire Wynter's keen understanding of human nature. Someone like Edison wouldn't suffer in prison-it would mean nothing to

in the middle of preparing medicine for Reuben

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.

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

the world. No matter how significant

accident while working in the countryside. In the days after his death, many had come to honor him, praising his integrity and dedication, as

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

need to understand him. Being a live-in son-in-

time, Rose had found it weird. He was the one who willingly agreed to marry into the Barne family. Why and how was it her fault that he

applauded her choice to marry someone not

you ever step out of line, don't think Mr. Barne Senior will be the only one angry-we