Kathryn abruptly turned to Mr. Fraser, her expression eager for gossip, and asked in a low voice, “Mr. Fraser, is there someone you like?”

Her mother had made arrangements for Mr. Fraser to be by her side. She assured Kathryn that once Mr. Fraser joined her, she could trust him completely, as he would never betray her.

Even if Kathryn did not become the head of the Farrell family in the future, she believed that Mr. Fraser would remain loyal to her for life.

After testing Mr. Fraser both openly and covertly several times, Kathryn decided to place her trust in him.

Indeed, Mr. Fraser had been specially trained to be a versatile assistant, demonstrating a remarkable array of skills.

Despite the declining fortunes of the Farrell family, Kathryn was confident that their ancestors had established a solid foundation for training. She often wondered how the individual in charge of the training base could find such exceptional children to develop into well-rounded assistants.

Mr. Fraser excelled in both civilian and military skills, and his appearance was quite appealing.

While he might not rival the young masters of the York family in looks, he was still undeniably handsome.

It had been two years since Kathryn returned to the Farrell family, and she had no idea where the training base for the all-around assistants was located.

When she inquired with matriarch Farrell, she was told it was unnecessary to know the base’s location, as the individual responsible for training the assistants was completely loyal to the Farrell family and never interacted with family members privately.

This singular focus would ensure the cultivation of the best assistants for every generation of family heads.

Having reviewed the family’s financial expense report, she was unable to find any details related to the training base.

There is evidence of financial investment in a training base. However, she was aware that each year, the family would pay a considerable sum of money, which went unaccounted for, and no questions were ever asked. Kathryn suspected that this significant amount was allocated to the training base for talent development.

She had heard that the training base could also sustain itself, yet the family still needed to contribute a large sum annually. This payment served as a way to remind those at the base of the family’s existence. If the base were to stop receiving this funding, it would signal that the Farrell family was facing serious issues, at which point the base would likely offer financial assistance to help the family recover.

Essentially, this substantial sum not only supported the training base but also acted as a financial reserve for the Farrell family. Should a crisis arise, this reserve would provide the necessary funds to help the family weather the storm, ensuring that the Farrell legacy could be passed down through generations.

Kathryn couldn’t help but admire the foresight of the Farrell ancestors. Unfortunately, she felt that subsequent generations were deteriorating. In her generation, if the Farrell family could not regain its former glory, they risked falling out of the ranks of Jensburg’s affluent families.

Kathryn had not been raised within the Farrell family and thus lacked a strong sense of familial duty, a sentiment she believed Liberty likely shared. Regardless of their backgrounds, once they assumed control of the Farrell family, both would strive to manage it effectively and guide the family forward.

Mr. Fraser remarked, “Miss,

“We don’t allow emotions unless we become husband and wife with the head of the family.”

This is because they possess extensive knowledge and fear that taking a wife might be detrimental to the family head. Therefore, if they wish to marry, it can only happen if the head of the family falls in love with them and invites them into his home, allowing them to serve as both partners and assistants.

Regardless, from the moment they join the family, they are bound to the head of the family for life, and being the husband of the family head will not affect their status.

Kathryn’s beautiful eyes flickered with unspoken thoughts, but she held back her words.

The rules established by their ancestors were grounded in reason. Mr. Fraser and the others had mentally prepared themselves when they chose to become all-around assistants.

However, it is undeniably harsh to expect them to remain in love indefinitely. Indeed, those who pursue great ambitions can be ruthless.

Asking Kathryn to establish family rules was something she could never consider or accomplish.