Kathryn hummed and said to Mr. Fraser, “I want to eat ice cream. On your way here, could you check for any roadside shops and buy me the kind that comes in cups? It doesn’t matter what brand, as long as it’s in a cup.” This way, it wouldn’t spill everywhere while she ate. Kathryn preferred ice cream in a cup. Normally, Mr. Fraser might have urged her to consume less cold food, but noticing her foul mood tonight, he refrained and replied in a gentle tone. Kathryn received his response before hanging up the phone. After placing her phone on the table, she stood up and walked to the window. Although the Farrell Group’s office building was not as tall as Queen Enterprise’s, it was several stories higher than the other nearby companies. Kathryn’s office was just one floor away from the top. Standing in front of the window, she enjoyed a panoramic view of the surrounding buildings. Jensburg was a bustling city, and at night, the lights sparkled everywhere. The streets she could see were filled with traffic and vibrancy. While others were enjoying themselves, she was still working late in the office. Despite being the top decision-maker in her mother’s absence, she felt belittled. In official matters, many made things difficult for her, particularly her three brothers, who subtly undermined her efforts. They often refused to cooperate with her work. To portray her as weak, every time she faced challenges from her brothers, she would cry on the spot, then flee in tears, allowing another vice president to handle her brothers so that work could proceed smoothly. This gave them the false impression that she could only feign strength. Her brothers were determined to make things difficult for her, and she didn’t want it to be easy.

brothers’ situation wasn’t easy for her either. They maintained a mistress on the side, engaged with one another, and were unfaithful within their marriages. She confided in her sisters-in-law about their infidelity, which caused discord and noise among them. The brothers’ backyard was chaotic, and even the flowers seemed untrustworthy. Her focus on work diminished as she began to gather evidence of their misdeeds. When her mother returned, she planned to take legal action against them again. Her older brother had some capabilities, and their mother could leverage his skills in the business. Both she and the eldest brother held equal positions among the three vice presidents, while the other vice president was a long-serving minister within the company. The arrogant older brother had to show respect in front of the vice president. Deep down, Kathryn knew her mother would not confront her brothers; that responsibility fell to her.

Upon realizing what her mother intended, Kathryn sighed. Her biological mother was truly ruthless. It was no wonder she had eliminated her sisters to ascend to the head of the family. Over the years, she had tightly controlled the power of the Farrell family, making it difficult for anyone to oppose her. Many spoke ill of her mother behind closed doors, but in her presence, they remained respectful and ambitious, too afraid to act against her. They all feared her cunning. As Matriarch Farrell’s daughter, Kathryn was destined to inherit this legacy. She noticed a growing cruelty within herself; those who achieve greatness cannot afford to be soft-hearted. After standing by the window for a few minutes, Kathryn changed her mind, returned to her desk, powered down her laptop, and placed it into her bag. Then, she grabbed her

She grabbed her cell phone and car keys, lifted her laptop bag, and left the office. Her secretary had already finished work for the day.