Upstairs, Alfred let out a sigh. “Keep an eye on Frieda. She’s reckless, so I’m afraid she’ll do something foolish,” he told Jonathan.
Jonathan agreed to his request hastily. “Don’t worry.”
“Also, don’t take Frieda’s words to heart. We shall supply Dr. Jarvis with the medicinal herbs she needs. I shall bear the responsibility if Farwell Group causes trouble for us.” Alfred reminded, “Queen Group honors its promise, so we can’t break our principle.”
Jonathan nodded in response. “I’ll call Dr. Jarvis now to explain the situation to her,” he said.
Alfred shot him a curt nod. “You can leave now. I’m tired.”
After learning what Frieda did, Alfred had gone cold with fury. Exhaustion only caught up to him after he dealt with the matter.
After helping Alfred to get into bed, Jonathan left the bedroom. He then gave Roxanne a call.
Meanwhile, Roxanne was feeling heavy-hearted in her office.
It was getting dark, but Queen Group still hadn’t reverted to her.
She started suspecting that Colby was right. Queen Group promised to investigate the matter, but it was just an excuse to brush her off.
If he’s right, I’ll have to figure out a way to contact the medicinal herb suppliers in the neighboring city. It will take time to deliver the medicinal herbs, but that’s the only way for now. I wonder if those people have received warning from Farwell Group.
With that thought in mind, Roxanne pulled her phone out to call the senior she met at a previous academic conference.
She had just gotten her phone when it started vibrating and ringing.
Stunned, Roxanne furrowed her brows and glanced at her screen. Her eyes lit up when she spotted the caller ID. “Mr. Queen,” she greeted.
Jonathan told her apologetically, “Dr. Jarvis, I’ve investigated the matter, and it was just a misunderstanding. I’ve dealt with it, so we shall deliver the medicinal herbs you need to the research institute tomorrow morning.”
Hearing that, Roxanne exhaled in relief. She could finally relax at the good news. “Can I ask what happened?”
Jonathan fell silent for a few moments. “Well, it’s an internal problem within Queen Group, so I can’t tell you anything. However, it won’t happen again. Don’t worry,” he assured.
Roxanne didn’t ask any more questions and nodded. “Thank you.”
Jonathan chuckled. “You’re welcome. If you need any medicinal herbs urgently, please consider Queen Group first. We promise we’ll deliver the medicinal herbs as stipulated on the contract.”
Roxanne thanked him gratefully. After a brief small talk, the two ended the call.
At the same time, someone knocked on Roxanne’s door.
Colby entered her office.
He had waited the entire day but didn’t receive any updates from Queen Group. Hence, he got worried and came over to ask Roxanne about the matter.
“Dr. Jarvis, did Queen Group give you any update about the matter?” he urged.
He noticed the smile flitting across Roxanne’s lips right after he asked that question.
“They just called and promised to deliver the medicinal herbs first thing tomorrow morning,” Roxanne told him cheerfully.
Colby had already guessed the answer from her expression. He flashed a grin and said, “I knew Queen Group wouldn’t go back on their word.”
His smile slipped as he added, “But Queen Group is the only company that is willing to work with us right now. It isn’t enough.”
The research institute was expanding quickly, so Queen Group couldn’t supply the medicinal herbs they needed fast enough.
Roxanne’s smile faded. “No matter what, this batch of medicinal herbs can solve our problem for now. We’ll figure out a way when we get to that!”
On the other hand, Frieda was furious as she assumed her brother and grandfather didn’t appreciate her efforts. Consequently, they even forbade her from interfering in Queen Group’s business.
After Alfred and Jonathan went upstairs, Frieda plopped onto the couch angrily and brooded for a long time. She would occasionally vent her frustrations on the servants.
As she failed to tamp down her frustration, she called Aubree.
“Aubree, where are you?”
Aubree was in the hospital, and Sonya was sitting beside her. Hearing Frieda’s voice, she lowered her phone’s volume and responded, “I’m in the hospital. What’s wrong?”
“Haven’t you got discharged yet?” Frieda asked in concern.
Frieda knew Aubree was admitted to the hospital after she got hurt trying to save Sonya. Frieda often visited Aubree at the hospital, but she didn’t realize Aubree’s condition was that serious.
Aubree glanced at Sonya and said pretentiously, “I wanted to discharge from the hospital as I think I’m doing better, but Mrs. Farwell is worried about me.”
Hearing that, Sonya shot her a reproachful look.
Aubree flashed a coy smile as their gazes met.
“It’s only right for Mrs. Farwell to show her concern for you as you got hurt trying to save her. Besides, you’re her future daughter-in-law. Who else should she shower her affection on if not for you?” Frieda answered cheerfully. Recalling what happened earlier, she put on a gloomy expression. “I’ll come visit you later. Wait for me!”
Aubree grunted in agreement.
After the call ended, Sonya offered her a slice of orange.
Taking the slice of orange from her, Aubree said, “Mrs. Farwell, I’ve already recovered. You don’t have to take care of me. You’re making me feel rather uneasy.”
Sonya shot her a disapproving look. “You are injured so you need to recuperate in the hospital for some time. Why do you feel uneasy if I were to take care of you? You got hurt because of me. I’ll feel bad if I don’t take care of you!”
Aubree’s lips curled as she ate the orange obediently.
Sonya was pleased by how obedient Aubree looked. Nodding, she added, “After you marry into the Farwell family, we will have a lot of time to care for each other.”
Aubree’s cheeks turned pink as she gave Sonya a shy look. “Mrs. Farwell, Lucian hasn’t made up his mind yet. Stop saying that.”
“Lucian will listen to me. Roxanne is getting kicked out of Horington. Who else can Lucian marry besides you?” Sonya said solemnly.
Aubree promptly feigned ignorance. “Why would you say that?”
“I’ve warned all medicinal herbs suppliers in Horington to stop providing medicinal herbs to Roxanne. If she knows her place, she should know that she isn’t welcomed in Horington!” Sonya responded coolly.
As Pearson Group was one of the biggest medicinal herb suppliers in Horington, Aubree knew that Sonya meant what she said. Despite feeling delighted inwardly, Aubree protested, “Mrs. Farwell, isn’t this too much? If the research institute discovers that Roxanne is the reason—”
“You don’t have to pity her, for she brought this upon herself. How dare she return to Horington after what she did to us?” Sonya patted Aubree’s shoulder to console her.
Aubree pursed her lips and smiled.
“Who called you?” Sonya asked.
“It was Frieda. She will be coming later to pay me a visit later,” came Aubree’s answer.
Sonya put the stuff she was holding aside and got to her feet. “You have a visitor, so I won’t disturb you. Call me if you need anything.”
With that said, she spun on her heels and left the ward.
Not long after Sonya left, someone knocked on the door.
Frieda then walked in wearing a bitter expression.
“What’s wrong? Did someone bully you?” Aubree questioned as she was confused after seeing her expression.
Frieda sat beside the bed and started peeling an apple distractedly. “My brother and my grandpa!” she complained.
As Frieda wasn’t focusing on peeling the apple, Aubree took the apple and knife away from her. Patiently, she asked, “What did they do to you?”
“They found out I was the one who told Rex to not supply the medicinal herbs to Roxanne!” Frieda shot her an aggrieved look.
Actually, it was Aubree who gave her the idea in the first place.
If Aubree hadn’t mentioned the matter, Frieda wouldn’t find out that Sonya had blacklisted Roxanne.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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