After hearing the butler, Kathryn paused, then turned and walked towards the mansion door.
Pedro followed her naturally.
Holden suddenly noticed how confidently his real daughter walked. The stand-in looked similar to
her but lacked that same authority in her stride.
He was frustrated for not realizing sooner that the daughter at home was an imposter. If he had
known earlier that Clarissa was still planning something drastic, he would have sent his three sons
away sooner. Now, it might be too late to escape.
Kathryn had said that if Clarissa scared them, they should leave.
After Clarissa and Kathryn left, the butler followed. Holden told the three sons, âNow you see, your
mother only wants to save your sister and doesnât care about you three. Iâm the only one who does.
I told you to go back to my hometown or skip tonightâs dinner, but you didnât listen.
Can you leave now? If you do, what will Audrey and the others think? It will ruin your motherâs plan,
and youâll be in trouble.â
Marco and his brothers were speechless. They understood now. Realizing that Kathryn at home
was a stand-in, they finally saw how their parents favored their sister. Their mother wasnât just
showing favoritism toward a daughterâshe was protecting the future of the family. Kathryn was the
successor.
It wasnât about favoring daughters over sons, but about preserving the familyâs leadership through
Kathryn, ensuring the Farrell family stayed in her line.
So, what if they were sons?
Even if there were more of them, their mother wouldnât show as much love.
âDad, Iâm sorry. We didnât understand and were too hopeful,â Marco apologized to Holden, then
quietly asked, âDad, do you know Momâs plan? What is she planning? Is she going to poison
everyone?â
Holden wanted to answer but suddenly felt someoneâs cold stare. He instinctively looked and saw it
was Clarissa, who had gone upstairs, angry with Kathryn.
He quickly lowered his head and whispered to his sons, âYour mother is downstairs now. You canât
leave, but thereâs still a way to survive. Tonight, stay close to Kathryn.â Even if his wife was furious
with their daughter, she would still protect her if something happened. So, it would be safe for his
sons to stick with Kathryn.
Besides, Kathryn had Pedro with her. He was strong and could find a way to protect her.
If they stayed with Kathryn, could she really watch her brothers die?
Holden left his sons and approached Clarissa with a smile. âClarissa, the butler said your niece and
others are here. There are so many people, and cars are lined up outside. Kathryn went out to
welcome them.
Should we go out too? They are honored guests, and your niece is the daughter of the previous
matriarch. If the former matriarch were still alive, your niece would probably be sitting in your place
now.â
Clarissa glared at Holden coldly and replied, âDonât stir things up. Sheâs already willing to fight me to
the end without your help. Iâm the elder, and no matter her status in Wiltspoon, sheâs still younger
than me. Do you expect me to go out and greet her?â
Clarissa walked to the sofa and sat down, not bothering to greet Audrey and the others.
However, she ordered her three sons, âMarco, what are you and your brothers doing standing there
like statues? Go greet your cousin.â