Chapter 164: Chapter 164

But Frederick Palmer was the only one managing the Palmer Family, and his death was enough to throw the Palmer Family into chaos.

Just as Frederick Palmer was being cremated, the family’s branches had already started discussing who would take over Palmer Corporation.

Frederick’s mother looked coldly at those branch family members, "My son has just died, and you’re already eager? Don’t forget, I have a daughter! No matter what, it won’t be you!"

"Aveline is the Great Princess Consort. You want her to step into the public and manage the company? Not to mention she’s a woman and lacks the ability in that area."

"That’s what I’m saying. Sister-in-law, what are you worried about? We’re all Palmer family members; we all care about Palmer Corporation."

Frederick’s father raised his eyes, "Aveline’s status prohibits her from managing the company, but I have another son."

"Another son?" Everyone looked at each other, "Is it an illegitimate child?"

"No, it’s my eldest son who didn’t die young; he just got lost as a child. We’ve been searching for him all these years."

"But the company can’t be leaderless for a day..."

Facing the questioning voices, Frederick’s father answered firmly, "Aren’t I still here? I’ve only handed the company to Frederick for a few years. Can’t I manage it again?"

This matter thus came to a close.

When they returned to the room, Frederick’s mother asked her husband uncertainly, "Are you really going to find the eldest son?"

"What else could I do?"

"We couldn’t find him back then, and didn’t we give up? We announced to the outside world that he died of illness. Besides, after so many years, how could we possibly find him? Also, the steward killed Frederick because of his mom. If we do find him, I won’t agree to him taking over Palmer Corporation. Absolutely not!"

"Is there any other way now?!" Frederick’s father looked at her, "Besides, he doesn’t even know you’re not his biological mother. No one knows other than you and me; there’s no third person who knows. Have you forgotten this fact?! Do you want the company to fall into the hands of the branch family? Don’t forget, Palmer Corporation is not only ours. The branches also hold shares; we just hold the most. Other than this, there’s no other way!"

Frederick’s mother had just had an appendectomy, and now she felt that her heart hurt more than the wound; she felt like she was going to be overwhelmed.

Tears kept flowing; in the end, after careful thought, she still compromised. Get full chapters from novel-fire.net

Flora Palmer did not meet Lucy Eaton that day, but Lucy still came to Northriver to accompany her parents.

This lasted until three days after Frederick Palmer’s burial, when Flora met Lucy in a tea house in Northriver under the guise of accompanying her parents.

Flora’s tears were about to fall again, but she strong-willed them away, "My brother is gone, and the sense of security I could rely on feels gone, too. Now my father is in charge of the Palmer Family, waiting for my eldest brother to return."

"Wasn’t your eldest brother supposed to have died young?"

"I just found out two days ago that my eldest brother was lost as a child, not dead. Because we couldn’t find him, for the family’s reputation, we said he died young."

Lucy Eaton was speechless; could this really happen?

"You called me a few days ago wanting to meet. What did you want to say? You can tell me directly; in front of me, there’s no need to hold back. Just say what you want."

"Lucy, I want to be one of your people, used by you."

"There’s no one else I can think of besides you and Jacob Green who can help me get rid of this cage. I know divorcing Arthur Bennett is difficult because the President’s children don’t allow divorce. But I really don’t want to stay in the Presidential Mansion for another day. Just thinking about either dying at Arthur Bennett’s hands or staying there for several years makes me afraid."

"This can’t be done in a short period."

"No matter how long it takes, I’m willing to wait." Flora Palmer looked sincere and resolute.

"Very well." Lucy Eaton agreed, "From this moment on, you’re one of mine, used by me. I will help you escape the Presidential Mansion."

Flora Palmer’s expression softened, "Then it’s settled. I don’t want to involve my family in this matter, so I won’t tell them."

The two didn’t stay long and soon went their separate ways.

Flora Palmer had to return to the Presidential Mansion.

As soon as she entered the courtyard, Arthur Bennett’s subordinate said, "Great Princess Consort, Your Highness is waiting for you in the room."

"Understood." She stepped inside, pushed the door open, and saw Arthur Bennett sitting on the sofa with a glass of wine in hand.

"Come over; I have something to ask you."

Flora moved forward and sat by his side, barely seated before he suddenly pinched her chin, "Look into my eyes."

She was unclear, "You’re hurting me."

"What’s your relationship with Mason Baker?"

"With him... what kind of relationship? Just acquaintances, but not very close."

"Then why does he know what bra you were wearing when you went home a few days ago?"

Flora looked at him, "You really want to know why?"

"I originally didn’t want to tell you, but since you asked, I’ll say it. That day, he had my friend invite me out. I hadn’t seen my friend for a long time, so I went. Unexpectedly, I met him. He didn’t let me and Lewis leave, said he liked me, injured Lewis’s head, and cut my top. That’s it."

"Liar." His gaze was fierce, and his hand tightened, "Then how does he know about the small mole on the inside of your thigh? Did he see that too?"

Flora’s eyes showed disbelief, "He didn’t see it. I don’t know how he knows."

"Then how does he know?"

"Wasn’t it you who said it?"

Arthur Bennett sneered, "What? I said it?"

"Laura’s real name is Stellan Quinn. She’s Mason Baker’s half-sister. And now she’s your woman. If you hadn’t told her, and she hadn’t passed it to Mason Baker, how else would he know?" Flora Palmer couldn’t bear it anymore, "Arthur Bennett, have I always been a fool in your eyes? Plus, you merrily play with women and still have the nerve to suspect me of having improper relations with another man?"

She shook off his hand, turned her head, and asked with teary eyes, "Don’t you think it’s ridiculous? Do you honestly believe I know nothing?"

Arthur Bennett was stunned and suddenly recalled that he had indeed casually mentioned it to Laura once.

"When did you find out?"

"Never doubt a woman’s intuition. Whether you cheat or not, I’m crystal clear inside."

"You just said she’s Mason Baker’s half-sister, Stellan Quinn?"

"You can perform a maternity test between the two of them and find out. Although Stellan Quinn had cosmetic surgery, her appearance still resembles her original look. She has been plotting to climb up to you in the Presidential Mansion, aiming for my place. If you sincerely want her, you can have it. Although the President’s children don’t allow divorce, we can make an exception."