Chapter 269
Chapter 269:
Minnie lowered her voice, confessing, “She did call and scold me, but… not much more. Maybe she’s distracted because of her upcoming move.”
“Move?” Fernanda raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Where’s she going?”
“Her family’s sending her overseas, and she won’t be able to come back for years,” Minnie explained. “She’s been consumed with preparations for her departure, which is why she hasn’t bothered me. Once she leaves, I won’t hear from her again. We’ll completely cut ties.”
“Okay,” Fernanda said with a slight nod. “I trust you.”
Just as Fernanda was about to walk away, Minnie abruptly remembered something important and reached out, grabbing her arm.
“Wait,” Minnie said, her voice trembling. “About that conversation you had with Mr. Reed last time… You haven’t forgotten, have you?”
Fernanda’s lips curled into a calm smile. “No, I haven’t forgotten. Don’t worry, I’ll follow through on my promises.”
When Fernanda learned that Minnie had been spying on her, she quickly devised a plan to turn things around, recruiting Minnie for the task. At first, Minnie hesitated, terrified of the consequences. Her family’s business was closely linked with the Ross family, and she knew she couldn’t afford to anger Ava.
Cristian had been the one to reassure her. “Just listen to Fernanda. If the Ross family causes you any trouble, I’ll make sure to support your family’s business.”
Cristian, a well-known figure from the powerful Reed family in Litdence, held considerable influence across the country. With his promise, Minnie no longer felt anxious and decided to follow Fernanda’s lead. But that sense of relief was short-lived. She couldn’t shake the nagging worry that Cristian might forget his words, given how little influence she herself wielded.
It wasn’t until Fernanda spoke again, her voice steady and reassuring, that Minnie finally felt her mind settle.
After Minnie left, Wendy couldn’t hold back. “It’s no surprise people take advantage of her. You can tell just by looking at her how easily she can be pushed around. She’s too easy to control.”
From their brief conversation, Wendy had quickly grasped the situation. “Exactly. That’s why it’s so important to think for yourself,” Fernanda said, her smile gentle but knowing. “If you don’t, others will always be the ones making decisions for you.”
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Yet the news about Ava going abroad truly caught Fernanda off guard. She had once suggested sending Ava away. At the time, Joselyn, Ava’s mother, had opposed the idea and instead gave Fernanda a one-percent share of Ross Group as a form of settlement.
Fernanda still held that small stake in Ross Group. She couldn’t hold onto it forever; it was time to decide what to do with it. And with Ava leaving, Fernanda felt it was only right to have a proper farewell.
The next day, Fernanda made her way to Ross Group. Instead of heading straight to the building, she chose to sit in a dessert shop across the street, watching the world go by.
Ross Group stood tall—a modern, sleek tower with over thirty stories, its dark glass exterior gleaming under the sun’s rays.
“It must be nice to have money,” Fernanda said casually, savoring a bite of cake. “Bright Lights Media has to share space with other companies. Maybe I should invest in a building and set up my own business.”
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