Despite her reluctance, Frieda had no choice but to go with the flow. Her priority then was to win Roxanne’s. forgiveness so that she could rejoin Queen Group. “Okay, then.”
Beaming at Roxanne, she pushed the gift back. to her. “I bought this for you. It isn’t expensive. Please accept them as a token of my sincerity.”
Jonathan chimed in, “Yes, Frieda put in a lot of effort to pick this gift. Dr. Jarvis, do accept it. If you don’t, she won’t believe that you’ve forgiven her.”
Roxanne glanced at the present and noticed it was indeed an affordable purse. It was only then that she extended her arm and took it. “Thanks for the gift. This meal is on me,” she offered, nodding at them.
Jonathan readily accepted her offer. During lunch, the trio chatted about the collaboration between Queen Group and the research institute.
Knowing that his best friend had set his mind on Roxanne and that they were in a committed relationship, Jonathan decided to deepen his involvement with the research institute.
Naturally, Roxanne was more than delighted to have that happen. That meal was an enjoyable event for them both, save for Frieda. Nevertheless, she finally got to return to Queen Group. Her wish had come true.
After lunch, Roxanne returned to the research institute to work while Jonathan brought Frieda to Queen Group. With that, they went their separate ways.
Even though Jonathan had agreed to let his sister rejoin the company, he still had some reservations. As a result, he merely gave her a title instead of entrusting her with critical decision-making responsibilities.
Frieda dared not ask for more. She was fine with anything as long as she would get paid. At the same time, Aubree and her family were busy moving out of their mansion.
Due to their financial constraints, it was impossible for them to reside in the city any longer. Their only option was to secure a dilapidated mansion in the suburbs to call home temporarily by using the one hundred thousand that Frieda had given Aubree.
The mansion had been unoccupied for several years, and though it had furniture, everything was coated in a thick layer of dust. However, they could not afford to hire a cleaner and had to clean up the mansion themselves. It took them a whole day to finish the first round of cleaning.
Gina took on the majority of the cleaning duties. As soon as they finished, she collapsed onto the couch in a state of exhaustion and lamented, “This is terrible. In comparison to our former home, this place is uninhabitable…”
Upon hearing her comment, Samuel roared, “Stop dreaming! We don’t have a home anymore. Even this house is just a cheap rental!” He then glared at his daughter with displeasure. “You’re nothing but trouble!”
Aubree lowered her head to mask the suppressed, crazed look in her eyes. Roxanne and Lucian! I despise both of you! Why is all of this happening to me? I’ve lived a life of comfort all these years, but now I’m suddenly banished to hell.
Suddenly, Gina recalled something and grabbed Samuel’s sleeves. “Let’s ask the Queen family for help; we can ask Frieda to help us. She’s good friends with Aubree. Since she even paid a visit to Aubree yesterday, she’ll surely help us! Besides, we’ve been on good terms with the Queen family for years-”
Before she could finish her utterances, Samuel interjected harshly, “The Queen family is the reason why we are in this state.” Anger coursed through his veins as he glared at his wife and daughter. Foolish women! I can’t believe they had no idea who did this to us. How dare they suggest that we ask the culprits for help?
Hearing the revelation, Gina dropped to the ground in shock.
I can’t believe the Queen family is the culprit! I… I assume that with our friendship of years, even if they refuse to help us, at the very least, they won’t hit us when we’re down. Yet, they are the reason we ended up in such a state! If that’s the case, why did Frieda come to our house yesterday? Did she come to shed crocodile. tears?
Gina glared at her daughter resentfully. “You knew about it, didn’t you?” Aubree’s involvement in the company’s affairs meant that she must have known who the culprit was, yet she still permitted Frieda to visit her, much to Gina’s bafflement.
If I knew the Queen family was behind this, I wouldn’t have allowed Frieda to enter our house! Aubree’s eyes had also turned red. “So what if I did know? It was the Farwells’ order! Lucian drove us into a corner all because of that b*tch!”
I refuse to give up just yet! Even if I end up in hell, I’ll drag that b*tch down with me! Her words made Gina feel as though the world was crumbling around her. She could not believe Lucian was so ruthless as to disregard the past bond between the two families.
It means that we’ve utterly offended the Farwell family and can never make a comeback! I can never return to my previous luxurious life anymore! When that realization occurred to Gina, she fainted.
“Mom!” Fear crossed Aubree’s eyes at the sight of her mother collapsing to the ground. “We need to go to the hospital now!” she exclaimed, dashing toward Gina.
Samuel’s face was as black as thunder. “No way! She just fainted from an emotional shock. Don’t forget that we’re strapped for cash. There’s no need to send her to the hospital just because of a minor illness!”
He then pushed Aubree away with a swing of his arm, picked Gina up, and brought her upstairs. Aubree glared at his retreating figure, madness continuously manifesting in her eyes.
Mom is sick, but she can’t even go to the hospital! I refuse to lead such a life! Overtaken by the extreme rage, she phoned Frieda, who had just rejoined the company with Jonathan’s approval.
Frieda was content with being able to return to the company, even though her apology to Roxanne the previous day did not go as expected.
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.