Chapter: 621

"I have faith in Gilda's abilities. Thank you for your kindness, but I don't need it."

Norah declined their proposal with an icy tone.

Turning her attention to practical matters, she inquired, "Is there any arrangement for today's banquet?"

Her rejection had left everyone Looking displeased.

Elsa bit her lip, silently berating Norah for her perceived foolishness.

She couldn't fathom why she would entrust the company to two mere assistants. Wasn't she concerned about the risk of embezzlement?

Surely, the allure of such vast wealth would prove too tempting for anyone to resist.

Mindy glanced nervously around, sensing the palpable tension. She attempted to shift the focus by changing the subject and Lightening the mood.

“Well, this is a welcome-back event to celebrate Norah's return to the Wilson family. You've visited your parents' graves, and now we'd like to show you their former home and where you'll be residing," she said with a warm smile.

Despite Norah's impatience, she couldn't refuse the offer, given Mindy's impeccable smile and amiable attitude.

“Elsa, lead the way.”

“sure,” Elsa agreed and glared at Larry.

“Return with the child. There's no need for you to stay here!"

Larry gripped their child's hand firmly and nodded. “Okay."

Hank directed Hadley to leave as well. “I'll deal with you when I return," he warned sternly.

Fearing the consequences, Hadley nodded meekly.

Elsa escorted Norah to the villa group in the center of the manor.

"This is the place where your father and mother used to live. After their passing, it remained vacant," Elsa explained as she swung open the villa's front door, stirring a cloud of dust particles into the air.

Mindy instinctively raised her hand to shield her nose from the dust.

“The room they prepared for you is on the second floor. Would you like to take a look?"

Norah surveyed the villa's decor and felt a warm ambiance. Everything had its place with a feeling of completeness. The soothing color palette exuded a cozy and inviting atmosphere. It was easy to imagine that her parents were gentle souls.

When Bernice married into the Wilson family, Mindy had envied her good fortune.

Bernice had a handsome and powerful husband from the Wilson family, and it seemed like she was living a charmed life.

However, the joy was short-lived. After Bernice gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, her baby was cruelly taken from her shortly after giving birth, leaving her heartbroken.