Chapter 96
Julia said, “Ms. Fisher came here today. She has been compromising all along for your sake. Even in front of Madam Sonia, she dared not say anything bad about Ms. Sadler.
“If even you disregard Ms. Fisher, who will respect her when she becomes your wife? She might end up being nothing more than a laughingstock in. the eyes of others. They would say that the wife of the Barlow family’s heir is inferior to an outsider.”
After a pause, Julia continued, “Even though the Fisher family may not compare to the Barlow family, Ms. Fisher comes from a respectable background. You’re a perfect match for each other, both in looks and in social status. You and Ms. Fisher were childhood sweethearts. You shouldn’t neglect her.
“And… don’t forget about what happened to your mother. After Mr. Howard married Mrs. Barlow, he raised that actress by his side out of pity. Mrs. Barlow treated her like family. But what happened in the end?
“Not only did she betray Mrs. Barlow, but she also took Mr. Howard away. She even plotted to take Mrs. Barlow’s position. Have you forgotten about Mrs. Barlow’s tragic death? You should know that it was all orchestrated by that actress.”
Back then, Howard Barlow married Gemma Manchester. But within three years, Howard brought back a 14–year–old girl, claiming she was an orphan who had wandered outside and had been sold to a club.
Seeing her being assaulted, Howard took pity on her and brought her back. home.
Over time, Howard developed feelings for this girl, who was 11 years his junior, Renee Sandoval. He tried everything to divorce Gemma.
Howard had already slept with Renee, but due to the reputation of the Barlow family, this matter had to be kept hidden.
When the Barlow family opposed their relationship, Howard chose to leave
ith Renee, forming a new family outside.
Gemma could only live alone. Eventually, during a trip to Sommerdale with Anderson to pay respects to their ancestors, an accident occurred.
Gemma perished in the fire triggered by the explosion, and Anderson barely survived. The accident claimed hundreds of lives, wiping out the entire Manchester family.
15 years had passed since then. How much of this tragedy did the Barlow family remember?
“That’s enough. I don’t need you to remind me of my affairs. Get out.” Anderson’s tone was icy.
Julia wisely kept her mouth shut and didn’t say anything further. This matter was his bottom line. Neither the Barlow family nor anyone else dared to bring up the Manchester family’s matter in front of him.
“Mr. Anderson, I’ve watched you grow up. You’ve been away from the Barlow family for the past ten years. I only hope that you won’t be swayed by outsiders. I’ve spoken my mind. I hope you’ll think it over carefully. I’ll go
rest now.”
He could not follow in Gemma’s footsteps.
Back then, Renee looked innocent and fooled everyone with her face. Who knew she harbored ambitious intentions and wanted to be Mrs. Barlow?
In the end, Gemma was killed by Renee’s means. However, there was also no evidence to prove it was her doing. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to enjoy her current glory in the Barlow family for so many years.
After Julia left, Anderson’s deep gaze turned toward the study door. “How much did you hear?”
Mayra, hiding behind the wall, slowly walked in. “I’m sorry, Andy. I didn’t. mean to eavesdrop. I just wanted to see if you were asleep.”
Anderson opened the window to dissipate the smoke in the study. “Come here.”
Mayra held a test paper in her hand and walked toward him. The things.
Julia had just said were unknown to her before. She had never known about Anderson’s past.
Anderson pulled a chair beside him and sat down, while Mayra sat down beside him. The scent of tobacco lingered in the air between them as they remained silent.
After a brief moment, Anderson rotated the luxurious metal pen in his hand, its cap embellished with embossed letters. Holding the pen firmly, he asked in a low voice, “Which question don’t you understand?”
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