Love at First Novel

Chapter 3599

Although Audrey was the eldest daughter of the previous head of the family, her status would have been noble if the previous head were still alive. Unfortunately, the previous head of the family had been dead for forty or fifty years. Audrey had also been missing for decades and only reappeared a few months ago. Even if the current head of the family acknowledges that she is truly the eldest daughter of the former head, what difference does it make? The one now sitting in the position of the head of the Farrell family is Clarissa. It’s often said that a new ruler appoints new ministers. Clarissa has been the head of the family for forty or fifty years. No one believes that Audrey can reclaim the position. Even Liberty has little hope. How long has Liberty been in Jensburg? How many years have the head of the family and the young master been operating there? They can’t be compared. Unless Clarissa willingly hands over the position to Audrey’s branch, Kathryn will likely take over. With Clarissa up on the mountain, the gravekeeper suggested that Audrey and her group should wait before going up. The cemetery was on a small hill, not very high, but it was the burial place of the Farrell family ancestors, starting from the first generation. The ancestor was buried at the bottom, and each subsequent generation was buried higher up the hill. The previous head of the family’s grave wasn’t at the top but midway up the hill. Two pine and cypress trees were planted in front of each tomb. Many of them had grown tall and large, obscuring the view from the base of the hill, making it impossible to see anyone halfway up. Audrey’s face darkened as she said coldly, “That’s my mother. I don’t need anyone’s permission to see her.” “Clarissa is just my second aunt, and she was raised by my mother.” The others seemed about to say something, but Uncle Seventeen quickly interjected, “Miss Audrey, you may go whenever you wish. I’m sure the head of the family won’t blame you.”

He shot a warning glance at the others. Although Audrey had only returned a few months ago, she was the head of the Stone family in Wiltspoon and had been quite powerful in her youth. When her face darkened, she was imposing without even needing to raise her voice. She exuded more authority than Clarissa. They were merely members of the Farrell clan, five generations removed from the head of the family, and their relationship was distant. Because their parents were dead and they were unmarried, they had taken up jobs as caretakers of the Farrell family’s ancestral graves. The job provided food, shelter, and a salary of more than $10,000 a month. During festivals, they received additional benefits, and the job had decent perks. It was unwise to get involved in the conflict between Clarissa and Audrey. They should remain neutral and avoid taking sides. After all, either side could emerge victorious. What if Audrey and her side won, and Liberty became the head of the family? They could lose their jobs. Without income, what would they do as they grew older? The clan wouldn’t support them if they were unemployed. Realizing this, the others quickly smiled and stopped protesting. Audrey didn’t bother with them any further. She and Darrell supported Mr. Jimenez as they slowly made their way up the hill, with Lilian silently following. “Mr. Jimenez, take it slow,” Audrey would remind him from time to time. Mr. Jimenez walked a little faster than the others. Perhaps the long absence had stirred his emotions, and now that he had returned, he couldn’t calm down. When the former head of the family first passed away, Mr. Jimenez had managed to pay his respects quietly. But after Clarissa found out, he could no longer return. If Audrey hadn’t accompanied him this time, he probably wouldn’t have had the chance to visit the head of the family. In his youth, Mr. Jimenez could have easily overpowered the gravekeepers. Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.