Female Novel
Chapter 189
Before Morwenna could even hand in her resignation, she found herself unceremoniously oustedfrom her job.
It wasn't a high-paying job in Rosefrost Hollow, but it held a special place in Morwenna's heart. Itwas the first job she landed during the tough times taking care of Stuart. It represented the firstflicker of kindness she encountered in the bustling, neon-lit city.
Mr. White was always kind and approachable, and Mrs. White often gifted her fish and eggs.Morwenna was someone who never forgot a good deed. Every act of kindness, big or small, wasetched in her memory.
She left the marketplace feeling lost and disoriented. How could Stuart have done such a thing? Inher heart, she believed Stuart could be tough, but never cruel or unjust. But dwelling on thesethoughts wouldn't solve anything; she needed to speak to Stuart directly.
Pulling out her phone, she dialed Stuart's number, but before she could reach him, a surpriseawaited her at Hetfield's Homestead.
Stuart had suddenly returned.
The once-oppressive atmosphere of Hetfield's Homestead became even more stifling with Stuart'sarrival. It was as if someone had hit the mute button, silencing everyone present.
Phineas and Reuben exchanged nervous glances before forcing themselves to appear calm. Theycouldn't afford to show any weakness; Stuart's return changed nothing. Without evidence of thealleged kidnapping, Stuart's accusations would hold no weight.
Yara, idly snacking on grapes, spat out a seed in displeasure at Stuart's return. No one had beenlooking forward to this.novelbin
Only Norbert seemed visibly relieved. As long as Stuart was back and safe, that was all thatmattered. Despite the prior heads-up from Stuart, seeing him unharmed in person was the onlything that could ease Norbert's worries.
Stuart's gaze swept over his relatives, his smile cold and unrestrained. "Look at everyone here, sosilent. What's the matter?" He approached Phineas, "Haven't seen you in a few days, Phineas. Howhave you been?"
Phineas' attempt to maintain a stern facade faltered. "Stuart," he said with a gloomy expression,"the Hetfield family isn't just about you. Your recent actions—do you intend to ruin everything westand for?"
Phineas had always tried to emulate his father, striving for decades to adopt his seriousness anddignity. Yet, while Norbert exuded genuine authority, Phineas' efforts were just a facade to hide hisscheming.
Stuart's laugh had a sinister edge. "Are you joking, Phineas? I've been away, leaving the HetfieldGroup in your son’s capable hands. What's become of our family business in my absence? Anytroubles?"
Seeing her husband falter against Stuart's provocations, Sabrina chimed in, trying to help."Whatever our personal quarrels, the Hetfield Group is our foundation. We must all protect it, for thesake of our family."
Even Yara, heavily pregnant, stood to make her stance clear. "I don't care about your squabbles,but the Hetfield Group must remain untouched. It's also my livelihood at stake."
Stuart surveyed his family—Phineas, Sabrina, and Yara—with disdain. These were his so-calledkin, supposedly bound by the ties of blood.
Disgusted, he barely concealed his contempt. It was then that Reuben, pushed to the brink andfeeling cornered, couldn't hold back any longer.
Seeing Stuart all alone against them, he angrily accused, “Stuart, you’ve been neglecting yourduties, disappearing all of a sudden, leaving behind your mess for me to handle. You even schemedto sabotage my work. You’re unworthy of the Hetfield name. Grandpa has been so kind to you, andyou showed not an ounce of gratitude. You traitor!”
In Reuben's eyes, without concrete proof of the kidnapping, he could confidently turn the tables onStuart, accusing him of being the true problem.