However, she suddenly caught sight of a comment that read: Roxanne left the Farwells on her own accord back then. Who knows? Maybe she left because she had gotten herself pregnant and was worried that she wouldn’t be able to explain herself. She’s probably back to get her hands on the Farwells’ wealth now that her children have grown up.
Sonya’s face contorted in anger as she read the comment. Now that I think about it, Archie and Benny look to be about Estella’s age. But who knows? She could have lied about their age. No wonder she left so hastily back then.
Sonya found the thought to be unbearable as she considered the possibility. No matter what, Roxanne is very suspicious. I won’t let her get her way.
Sonya put her phone away, left the mansion, and drove straight to Roxanne’s house. It was noon by the time she arrived at Roxanne’s door. However, no one was home.
Sonya got back into her car and checked her phone, only to find that the public was having a heated discussion about Roxanne. Rumors and speculations spread like wildfire.
Some even suspected that Roxanne had known Jack since a long time ago. The Farwells were starting to get a bad rap because of this speculation.
One comment read: The fact that the Farwells were unaware of Roxanne’s infidelity with Mr. Farwell is quite concerning. I wonder how they judge people. I hope the employees of Farwell Group don’t act two-faced like her.
Someone asked: What is the last name of Ms. Jarvis’ kids? Can someone please tell me? Sonya almost fainted in anger as she read the comments.
I knew it. The Farwells will surely turn into a laughingstock when I let her marry into the family. Damn it. I can’t believe how quickly this has happened. I need to find a way to settle this once and for all.
Sonya parked her car in front of Roxanne’s gates and spent a good while there before finally coming up with an idea.
The most important thing for me to do right now is to restore the Farwells’ reputation. The relationship my son has with Roxanne right now is the root cause of it all. So if his fiancée is someone other than Roxanne…
Sonya made up her mind and immediately drove to the Pearson residence. Even though she was dissatisfied with how Aubree had treated Estella, she was the only one who could take Roxanne out of the picture now.
At most, I’ll let her be Lucian’s fiancée on paper. After all, no one knows about her deeds yet. Having her around won’t harm the Farwells’ reputation.
At the Pearson residence, Samuel had been receiving calls non-stop since morning due to all the online drama and the Farwells’ pressure.
They were either calling to report how terrible his subsidiaries were doing or to discuss the termination of contracts with the headquarters.
Things had been tense at the Pearson residence since morning. Even though Gina was worried about her daughter, she didn’t dare call to check in on her with Samuel around.
That afternoon, Samuel remained holed up in his study while Gina sat alone at the kitchen table, unable to summon the appetite for lunch in the midst of such tension and uncertainty.
Nobody touched the food even when it had turned cold. That was the scene that greeted Sonya when she arrived, and she couldn’t help but notice that Aubree’s room was located directly opposite the mansion main entrance.
“Mrs. Farwell, what brings you here?” Gina was instantly reminded of the previous day’s ordeal when she caught sight of Sonya. A shiver ran down her spine, causing her to stand up shakily.
Samuel also emerged from his study when he heard the doorbell ring. As soon as he saw Sonya at the door, Samuel ended his phone call and hurried downstairs to meet her.
“Mrs. Farwell, what brings you here? Aubree has realized she is in the wrong, and we Pearsons have learned our lesson. Please don’t make things any more difficult for us…”
Samuel felt embarrassed as he spoke. Sonya frowned as she looked around the Pearson residence. She noticed that there were only two simple dishes on the dining table that had not been touched.
Samuel and Gina appeared exhausted and worn out despite it only having been one night since they had last met. They seemed to have aged a decade overnight, with worry and stress etched into their features.
Sonya’s heart ached for them, as they had been good friends for many years. Reminded of Aubree’s actions, she sighed. “How could you allow Aubree to do something like that to Essie? The Farwells have never mistreated you, have we?”
Samuel and Gina exchanged looks, sensing that Sonya was starting to soften. Samuel said in a resigned voice, “We didn’t want this to happen either. Aubree was foolish and has learned her lesson. She said she went down the wrong path because she was desperate to marry Lucian.”
Gina chimed in, “Aubree has been locking herself in her room since coming home yesterday. We’ve had a serious talk with her about it and she’s learned her lesson now. She will apologize and make things right with Lucian and Essie.”
Sonya’s heart ached as she witnessed the sincerity and exhaustion etched on the faces of her two friends. She stared at them as if she was assessing how sincere their apology was.
Samuel and Gina both had their heads lowered. One was red in the face with anger, and the other had red, blotchy eyes caused by crying. They do look like they have regretted on their actions.
Sonya slowly retracted her gaze and sat down on the couch in the living room. “Aubree has indeed gotten carried away. Things wouldn’t have turned out like this if she had listened to me back then and tried her best to get along with Lucian and Essie,” she said regretfully.
Samuel and Gina immediately caught on. “Mrs. Farwell, we have realized what a huge mistake we have made and have learned our lesson now. Could you try to persuade Mr. Farwell to let things slide?”
Sonya didn’t reply to them as she sat with crossed legs on the couch like an elegant lady.
Gina and her husband were at a loss for a moment. They initially thought Sonya came to defuse the tension. Seeing Sonya putting up an arrogant look left them unsure of what to do.
Gina tested the waters by pleading, “Mrs. Farwell, we will heed your advice and not do stupid things anymore. Please help us!” As soon as she finished speaking, she noticed Sonya’s gaze fall on Samuel, who stood beside her.
Gina immediately caught her drift and cleared her throat to get Samuel’s attention. Clearly, Sonya still thought the Pearson family was of use to her, and she wanted them to pledge their loyalty to her. Given that Gina lacked authority in the Pearson. family, Sonya hinted at Samuel so he could make the first move.
They might have been friends for years, but after all the things the Pearson family had done, Gina knew they were now at Sonya’s mercy. Their friendship had become solely based on interests and more transactional.
Of course, Samuel could read Sonya’s mind too, but after much pondering, he still could not bear to give up Pearson Group. But if I were to turn her down, I might risk losing the entire Pearson Group, let alone my position of influence in the company!
Samuel had no choice but to grit his teeth and agreed. “In the future, neither the Pearson family nor Pearson Group will go against your wishes. That’s my promise to you!”
Only then did Sonya nod in satisfaction and put her crossed legs down. “Where is Aubree?” She looked up and glanced at the broken door of the bedroom where Aubree was.
Gina let out a nervous laugh. “She had a fight with Samuel in the morning and ran away. I can call her back immediately if you wish to see her!”
She was worried that her daughter might engage in dangerous behavior but did not care to intervene because of Samuel. Now that Sonya had mentioned it, she had an excuse to bring her daughter back.
There was a hint of displeasure in Sonya’s eyes. How could Aubree throw a tantrum and run away when something like this happened? I’m surprised to learn that she’s this kind of person.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.