Chapter 15
At the Schmidt Family’s Backyard Villa
This was the Schmidt family’s old villa. Though no longer the main residence, it still offered a picturesque setting–and remained one of the most luxurious properties around.
Compared to the opulence of the front estate, this place was clearly a downgrade.
Harry’s entire branch of the family had been pushed out and forced to live here.
Since moving to the back villa, Delphine hadn’t had a single good day.
She had just received a message from Evelyn–Amanda wasn’t that Amanda
But then why was she still so uneasy!
She headed downstairs and saw her son sitting by the window, gazing out, lost in thought.
“Barry, what are you thinking about? Don’t you need to go to the company today?” Her tone was stern. Right now, Harry was her only hope.
The eldest son was a disappointment. The old master had his eyes on Harry’s every move and had even started using that little bastard Mark to suppress hs
power.
She had been careless. That woman, Amanda, had tricks up her sleeve–and the old master had used her as an excuse to make his move. Even that ridiculous prank Barry’s assistant pulled to scare Amanda had gotten back to the old man, making their entire branch a laughingstock.
Barry looked at his mother. His handsome face was unreadable. “Has there been any word from Carol?”
Delphine nodded. “Yes. She’s not Amanda. She likes lilies. No allergic reaction at all.”
Barry had suspected as much. That massive fire all those years ago Amanda had been tied up. There was no way she could’ve escaped. He’d just been overthinking it.
“Mor, we can’t let this Amanda stay, Uncle can’t wake up. Brad is already combing the region for Dr. Samantha. That man’s reputation spans half of Asia. If he finds him. uncle might survive.”
He’d dreamed of standing at the very top of the Schmidt Group for years.
got Carol to follow
Delphine walked over and patted his shoulder, her smile tinged with malice. “Son, ruining a woman isn’t hard. You got Ca you so loyally all these years–working herself to the bone for you. You can do the same with Amanda.”
That cryptic remark was all the hint Barry needed.
A cold smile curled his lips. “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll find the right moment.”
Delphine finally felt at ease. Her son was smart.
Meanwhile, Amanda had been lying down for a while, and her body finally felt much better. The urge to cough had vanished too
She slowly stood up and walked into the bathroom. Lifting her shirt, she checked her body.
Some red rashes remained–but thankfully, she had taken the medicine in time.
Amanda took a deep breath. Her eyes flashed with uncontainable hatred.
She turned to leave the room–just as someone knocked on the door,
When she opened it, the butler was standing outside.
He looked apologetic. “Madam, I’m sorry. The old master said the young master’s condition isn’t suited for outings. But if you’d like to go out. 111 have a driver ready for you
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Just as she expected. She was grateful the old master always prioritized Mark’s safety.
“I’ll be heading out around noon,” Amanda said.
“Understood, Madam. The butler smiled and turned to go–but then suddenly remembered something.
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“Oh, right. About last night–it was Young Master Barry’s assistant who did it. The old master is already aware and will handle it. Please rest assured, Madam. It won’t happen again.”
Amanda smiled faintly and nodded. “I understand,”
The butler left to prepare the car.
Amanda went upstairs to change her clothes and happened to see her son waking up.
She walked over with a smile. “Mark, I need to go out for a bit, I’ll be back in around two hours.”
Mark pouted, his little face tense with displeasure. He wanted to go too.
With a haughty snort, he muttered, “Hmph! Like I care if you come back or not!”