standing with her brothers and Shiloh. Liberty positioned herself in front of Kathryn, observing the three men and one woman approaching them. When Kathryn turned around and recognized her brothers and Shiloh, she introduced Liberty: “The man in the gray suit is my eldest brother, Marco; the one on his left is my second brother; and the one on his right is my youngest brother. You know who that woman is, so she doesn’t need an introduction.”

“It seems your mom still cares for her deeply,” Liberty remarked.

Kathryn replied with a hint of self-deprecation, “After all, she grew up beside Mom and shares a deep bond with her. It’s not comparable to the connection Mom has with her biological daughter, who has only been around for two years.”

“Please be careful tonight and avoid drinking,” Kathryn suddenly cautioned Liberty in a low voice. Having just returned from the company, she was aware of the three sisters-in-law scheming against Shiloh. To protect them from their mother’s suspicion, she pretended ignorance and discreetly covered for them to ensure the plan wouldn’t be discovered ahead of time; otherwise, the evening would be ruined.

Liberty interpreted Kathryn’s warning as a sign that it was Matriarch Farrell who intended to poison her wine. She glanced at Kathryn, who winked back at her. Liberty never anticipated that her evening would unfold into such a dramatic spectacle. The three young mistresses of the Farrell family were plotting against Shiloh and Holden but hadn’t yet found the right moment to strike. To their surprise, Matriarch Farrell announced a banquet for the evening, which thrilled Erika, as she viewed this as the perfect opportunity to execute their scheme amidst the crowd and chaos.

They heard that Matriarch Farrell had also invited Liberty from Wiltspoon. Liberty was…

the eldest granddaughter of the former matriarch. This identity was particularly sensitive for the Farrell family. Erika warned her two sisters-in-law that if they began tonight, Matriarch Farrell might become suspicious of Liberty. Even if she didn’t doubt Liberty, it would be unkind to expose her to the unpleasant behavior of Holden and Shiloh. This would also be a direct affront to Matriarch Farrell, who would be especially irate. The angrier she became, the worse Shiloh’s fate would be. Overall, tonight presented a favorable opportunity for them!