Chapter 10: Chapter 10

Kimberly was a workaholic. Once she started any tasks, it was hard for her to stop.

Thus, she didn’t usually leave work on time.

When she returned to the Larson residence, it was already nine o’clock at night.

Before she even entered the courtyard, she heard a commotion.

Typically, the Larson residence was peaceful and quiet.

It seemed that her bratty cousin, Whitney, had started a fuss ai When Esther heard Kimberly’s car pull into the courtyard, she hurriedly went over to welcome the latter.

“Ms. Larson, Ms. Whitney called her friends over for a party. As the staff, we couldn’t do anything about it…” Esther appeared horrified, fearing she would get in trouble for the unwarranted party.

She was the sole breadwinner of her family, so she was always meticulous with her work. She took care not to make the slightest mistake.

“Don’t worry, Esther. None of this is your fault, Kimberly replied.

She knew that no matter how bold Whitney was, the latter would never dare to get too rowdy in her room, much less cause a scene in the Larson residence, where the public. could see.

Kimberly initially assumed Whitney would not cause too much trouble since the latter was moving out in two days.

However, seeing how things were, Whitney would probably overstay her welcome if Kimberly did not do anything about the former’s antics.

“Evan, tell Whitney to end her party and have her friends go home immediately. I don’t want them disturbing the neighbor’s rest this late at night,” Kimberly instructed.

It was more appropriate to delegate such tasks to Evan as he was the butler of the Larson residence.

With that, Kimberly retreated to her room, bathed, and put on a face mask.

She didn’t expect Whitney to still be partying at that point.

It was evident that she had to take drastic measures, regardless of the consequences.

Kimberly took a glass of cool water and knocked gracefully on Whitney’s door.

The latter thought it was Evan, who had come back to end their party.

She screamed from inside the room. “Quit knocking! Do you have a death wish?”

As soon as she opened the door, Kimberly poured the glass of water on her head.

When Whitney’s friends witnessed that, they hurriedly slipped out of the house and fled.

“Well? Have you sobered up yet? Would you like another glass?” Kimberly asked mockingly.

The glass of water resembled kerosene, igniting Whitney’s anger.

“Kimberly, are you crazy? Who do you think you are? You took everything away from me! My home, Larson Corporation, and Grandpa’s love!”

The more Kimberly listened, the more confused she got. She mentally seethed. “This rotten cousin of mine must have had too much to drink. Whitney’s the one intruding in my home! How dare she have the guts to bite the hand that fed her!”

Tve met many thick–skinned people in my life, but none of them are as shameless as you! You claim that I’ve stolen from you, huh? Haven’t you heard of the saying, the dove occupies the magpie’s nest?

My dad was the one who grew Larson Corporation into what it is today! It’s ridiculous that you think you deserve everything just because you’ve stayed in this house for a year!”

Whitney had gotten spoiled rotten by William since she was a child. Thus, she had never had to face any hardship in her life.

At that moment, she refused to back down.

Her furious tone bellowed, “Just you wait, Kimberly! I’ll take your precious things from you one by one someday!”

She believed that Kimberly would feel threatened by those words.

Yet, much to her dismay, Kimberly replied with an unbothered tone, “All right. I’ll wait. for that day to come.”

Kimberly then turned to leave immediately.

If she were to continue entertaining Whitney, she would be stooping to the latter’s despicable level.

Not to mention, Kimberly had declined to meet with her brothers today as she wanted Chapter In to rest early.

She never thought Whitney would be causing such a fuss upon her return. Now that she was fully awake, she felt like going out to relax instead.

Despite being pregnant, Kimberly had an insane idea.

She texted the “Protect Sis PLUS” group chat.

Kimberly: “I’ll see you all at the Royal Club in half an hour.”

Vincent: “I thought you said you didn’t want to go out.”

Samuel: “Vincent, you were wrong! You’re going to have to down three drinks later.”

Edward: “I agree. Vincent should get a penalty.”

Simon: “+1”

David: “Got it.”

Kimberly thought to herself, “I’m truly lucky to have live older brothers to spoil me.

She started wondering if she had masochistic tendencies for choosing to stay with a man who didn’t love her.

When Kimberly arrived half an hour later, the five men were already there.

Royal Club was one of David’s establishments.

It was also the siblings‘ secret meeting place.

Because it had been a long time since they’d met, the men rushed over to hug Kimberly when they saw her.

Naturally, Kimberly was different after reinventing herself; she became more confident. In the past, she was nothing but miserable, all because of Christopher.

Samuel was the most considerate. Knowing that Kimberly was pregnant and couldn’t drink, he specially prepared milk imported from Nalanica. It had no additives and could help babies grow to be intelligent and cute.

Kimberly said using me as a Samuel, were you sponsored to endorse this milk? You aren’t pig, right?”

“You’re sharp! Don’t worry. It’s already been tested for toxins. Please, have some,” Samuel responded with a similarly teasing tone.

Simon was also quick–witted and ran over to give Kimberly a back rub. The atmosphere.

between the siblings was warm and lively.

David and Edward were usually quieter and more serious, but they always. accommodated Kimberly.

That was when Kimberly recalled her biological mother, thinking her brothers were the most valuable treasures her mother had left behind.

She would never be lonely, even if life became too difficult for her to handle.

Although she hadn’t known them for that long, their close relationship was something that couldn’t be measured with time.

“Kimberly, I noticed that Noah Coleman has been checking up on you recently. He’s been searching for information on ‘Katherine Xander‘ and ‘Kimberly Larson,” Vincent said sternly.

He continued, “Noah’s one of Christopher’s good friends. Christopher must be starting to grow suspicious since he’s likely the one who asked Noah to search you up. You should be more cautious if you don’t want to reveal your identity too soon.”

David finally spoke up. “What’s going on with Kiara? I heard Christopher’s mother taught her a lesson and chased her out of their house.”

Vincent chimed in, “Hah! You have no idea. Maxwell Levine is a man with ruthless means. He eventually arranged for Kiara to be sent to a manor in Alendor to work as a maid. There’s no way she can get her old life back.

While listening to her brothers, Kimberly thought about Maxwell and Heather, Those two had treated her really well; Maxwell and Heather saw Kimberly as a granddaughter and daughter, respectively.

Heather hated mistresses the most, so she particularly doted on Kimberly.

At every family gathering, everyone would be happy and reluctant to leave.

However, things changed. Now, Kimberly was pregnant with their nephew.

At about half–past eleven o’clock, everyone pestered Kimberly to go home for some.

rest.

Since Christopher took over Levine Group, things were smooth–sailing for him. His business was booming.

The recent incident humbled him, making him realize there would always be people in the world that were more powerful than him.

His efforts did not go to waste. Levine Group’s stock had finally begun to rise from the ashes.

The heat Christopher had been receiving from his shareholders had gotten pacified.

In his eyes, Larson Corporation from Dellmoor was his greatest threat.

He could tell that Larson Corporation flourished significantly more ever since a mysterious woman named Kimberly took office. It was completely different from when William was in charge.

It had been a long time since Christopher had a worthy opponent.

He liked the feeling of a challenge.

Larson Corporation and Levine Group were originally long–standing collaborators, but after a failed marriage, the companies grew distant.

Christopher mused, “It’s hard to say whether our families will be enemies or friends in the future…”