Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei
Chapter 3612

Chapter 3612

The previous matriarch had the underground passage built as an emergency escape route in caseof extreme danger. The passage had three entrances—inside the house, in the front yard, and inthe backyard—greatly increasing their chances of escape. Even without the passage, they had secretly gathered many people to be ready. If Clarissa tried toset the mansion on fire, their team would quickly take control of Mr. Dunn and his men, preventing them from pouring gasoline or starting the fire. No matter how skilled Mr. Dunn was, he wasn’t as formidable as the Five Emperors who had ruledthe world decades ago. Though retired, their disciples now held powerful positions in various fields,with connections across major cities. They were just letting Clarissa believe her plan was working, keeping her confident. “Yes, Clarissa is waiting there and won’t even let us visit my mother’s grave. How dare she gothere? If my mother knew how cold-hearted she’s become, she’d rather have raised a dog than her.What an ungrateful person!” Audrey despised Clarissa. Clarissa had torn her family apart. Audrey lost her parents at a young age and was separated from her only sibling. When she finallyfound her sister, they were torn apart again—all because of Clarissa. Clarissa ruined Audrey’s family, yet Clarissa herself lived a comfortable life. Despite marrying a manshe didn’t love, Clarissa had four children. Except for her daughter being switched at birth, she hadlived well. Clarissa’s comfort came at the expense of Audrey’s family. How could Audrey not be bitter? Even the issue of Clarissa’s daughter being switched wasn’tentirely bad for her. Kathryn, Clarissa’s switched daughter, wasn’t aligned with her mother andwouldn’t continue the family’s grudges. Even if Clarissa died, Kathryn could still thrive. Kathryn was capable and had Pedro, a powerful assistant, by her side. Even if she left the Farrellfamily and Jensburg, she would do well. Although Audrey resented Clarissa, she didn’t hold it against Kathryn. Kathryn had long ago told Audrey that she didn’t want the position of family head.

Her actions backed up her words. At least when Clarissa tried to harm Liberty, Kathryn warned Liberty in time, foiling Clarissa’s plot. “Aunt, didn’t you teach her a lesson?” Liberty was furious. She regretted not learning martial arts, which would’ve allowed her to fight backagainst people like Clarissa. If she had learned martial arts like Titus, she wouldn’t need bodyguards—she could protect herself. “I didn’t, but Dr. Carden did. Liberty, Dr. Carden is amazing. Thankfully, we’re not her enemies. Wereally can’t afford to offend her. If you can’t befriend her, at least don’t cross her. Otherwise, youwon’t even know what hit you.” Lilian’s skills not only shocked Clarissa and her group but also surprised Audrey and Darrell. Liberty added, “Dr. Carden is the fourth daughter of the Johnson family. The Johnson and Yorkfamilies are connected—Jane and Serenity are good friends. Now, Sonny and Titus are friends too.They meet several times a year and stay in touch. At least for the next generation, the relationshipbetween the two families is strong. With these ties, how could we offend Dr. Carden?” Even without that connection, knowing Lilian was a highly skilled doctor, they would avoid offendingher at all costs.