True Tycoon Her Empire, Her Rules

Chapter 140

Winnie scrolled through her phone, her eyes skimming over the latest news update. Though she had no idea what tactics Bacchus had employed to make Barton and Suzan confess so swiftly. seeing that justice had been served gave her a profound sense of relief. It was as if the weight she had been carrying for eighteen long years had finally been lifted. With it, something intangible inside her seemed to dissipate into the night air.

She didn’t bother to keep tabs on Kathryn’s and Quincy’s fate. Regardless of whether Kathryn would be punished by the law, Winnie felt that karma would come around. Kathryn had lived high on the hog for eighteen years, and now it was time for her to face the music. That thought alone was enough to satisfy Winnie’s sense of justice.

Setting her phone aside. Winnie checked the time. She had plans to take Ghost Baby to nurture

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No sooner had she reached the bottom of the staircase than Hobson emerged from the living room, his brow furrowed in disapproval.

“Out again? What kind of lady prowls the streets night after night? Amber?” He chided.

‘t you be more like

Winnie rubbed her temples, regretting that she had only wagered his silence for a week rather than a month. Yet, she was in a good mood tonight and retorted generously, “Nope.

Hobson was momentarily at a loss for words. Just as Winnie thought the conversation was over and turned to leave, he followed her, his tone softening slightly.

“I heard you have a knack for carving. Besides the amulet you made for the family, do you get any other pieces?”

“A buddy of mine just opened a new–age boutique. You seem to be pinching pennies. If you’re interested, I could put in a word for you to consign your work

an undertone of condescension, as

decline. “I’m not interested,”

he might have.

“What’s with that attitude? I’m trying to throw you a bone here, and

to face him squarely. “Do I owe you

me?” he

But you and the rest of the family seem to find fault with everything I do, as if I’ve taken something precious from you,” Winnie said icily, “The truth is you’re no different than me. We’re both living off

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turned a shade of red that spoke volumes of both

want courtesy? Start by showing some yourself.”

face darkened further and he raised his voice, “Winnie, how

mouth snapped shut as if sealed by an

in shock. As realization dawned, his face turned beet red with

time to lay down the law. “I’ve held back out of respect for the family name. But if you can’t learn to speak to me with decency, then perhaps you

in silence. He had seen Winnie work

from Bacchus. The family wouldn’t stand

Clifford in his study when Hobson barged in. “Grandfather and Uncle Clifford! Winnie has gone too far! She cast some spells