Chapter 37

Evangeline nestled into the bedding, her body colled with discomfort, commanding herself not to ponder where Walter had disappeared to.

She tried to focus on the upcoming board meeting and what challenges it might bring.

Everyone knew that in the Foster family of the South was a beloved young woman. who was the center of attention and adoration. She was the cherished granddaughter of Cole and the niece of James, the fifth son of the Cole family. She had been groomed as the future h old legacy.

The 'Little Princess Foster' was once a legend among the southern gentry. She was said to be fiery, radiant, and imperiously unyielding, always getting her way.

Yet, for the past three years, the princess who was once the object of envy and spite -had vanished.

Rumors swirled that she had lost her inheritance for crossing Cole. Whispers of foul play within the family's ranks circulated.

However, the truth of her absence was unknown to all-she had married. Married to a man whose heart held no love for her.

in turmoil once again. Cole lay ill, his life hanging by a thread, while his sons showed little interest in the family

brothers had built the Foster empire from the ground up. Passing it on was not just about handing over the keys; it

who had been so easily swayed by her father's

saw her mother as a young girl, braids and all, safe in Cole's embrace. Back then, he was a

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was a frail man on a hospital bed, his silver

Yessica passed away was unimaginable. Back then, Evangeline was powerless, forced to watch as her mother succumbed to Lydia's treachery and her father's betrayal. However, she was resolute- she

do much, but now I'm all grown up. It's my turn to look after you," whispered Evangeline to the photo on her phone, her mind wandering, before drifting off into a deep'sleep on Walter's bed. She had not slept so

had even picked out her outfit and prepared

family heiress,

Group was

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