She requested that the other party leave work early because the matters she was handling during her overtime were primarily related to her own company, and her secretary from the Farrell Group was unable to assist her. The atmosphere outside was quiet. While some departments were also working overtime, they were not located on the same floor as Kathryn’s office. She exited her office, walked through the expansive cubicle area, and approached the elevator. Upon reaching the elevator entrance, she noticed a man leaning against it, holding a bouquet of flowers. He smiled upon seeing Kathryn. This man was Leo Giguere, a second-generation ancestor whom Holden wanted to introduce to her. When Holden suggested this match, Kathryn asked Mr. Fraser to investigate Leo and uncover his background. Leo was portrayed as someone who only knew how to enjoy life, yet Holden was intent on introducing him to her. Fortunately, Matriarch Farrell sided with Kathryn, preventing Holden from arranging a blind date between them. Nonetheless, Holden, who treated Kathryn like a stranger rather than a daughter, continued to seek opportunities for her to meet Leo. “Kathryn,” Leo said as he straightened up, walked over with the bouquet in hand, and offered it to her with a smile. “I know you’re still working late, so I bought these flowers and waited for you. Let me take you out for a late-night snack.” Kathryn dismissed the bouquet with one hand and coldly replied, “Thank you, Mr. Giguere, for your offer, but I already have plans.” With that, she turned to leave, but Leo stepped in front of her, arms outstretched to block her path. “Kathryn.”

His gaze shamelessly traveled downward from Kathryn’s face. Holden expressed his satisfaction with him and instructed him to find a way to capture Kathryn. If successful, he would become the Farrell family’s son-in-law. Although the women of the Farrell family do not marry, they recruit sons-in-law, which many men find shameful. However, it suits their second-generation ancestors, who lack skills and prefer not to associate with ordinary girls. As long as he becomes Kathryn’s husband and has a daughter, wouldn’t the Farrell family ultimately belong to her? If he loves his daughter, treats her well, and builds a strong father-daughter bond, he could exert influence over the Farrell family once she comes into power and remains filial. The Farrell family is among the wealthiest in Jensburg. Although it ranks lower on the scale, it is still genuinely affluent, especially compared to upstarts. The Farrell family boasts over a century of wealth as an established, old-money family. Leo understood the Giguere family’s current predicament. Lacking skills, he sought a way to maintain a comfortable lifestyle, and marrying Kathryn seemed to be the best option. Holden mentioned that Kathryn grew up in the countryside and had unkind adoptive parents, which made her timid and weak. If Leo could win Kathryn’s love, he could become the invisible head of the family, enjoying limitless glory and wealth. Holden also advised that if Leo were to sleep with Kathryn first, she would be unable to escape his grasp. No matter how proud she might be, he could easily conquer her. Additionally, Holden was Kathryn’s biological father.

If he instructed Leo to confront Kathryn, Leo would not be very courteous towards her. It had been two years since Kathryn rejoined the Farrell family, and those outside the family were aware of the dynamics within it. Leo believed that Kathryn was a vulnerable woman who could easily be manipulated.