Chapter 176


    Chapter 176 S2| Hidden Intention


    Mnie pulled Barbara to sit with her on the edge of the bed. "We have to win your brother''s sympathy.


    Now that I think about it, he has been blinded by those lowly people. We won''t be able to shift their


    position openly."


    "Then what should we do? I don''t want to pretend to be nice to them. That''s not my style."


    Mnie patted the back of Barbara''s hand. "Just ignore them. If you can''t do anything good, just be


    neutral. Don''t bother or mention anything about them."


    Barbara frowned. "That''s even more difficult."


    "Just focus on winning your brother''s heart. Don''t think about anything else."


    "How do we do it? You don''t even remember his allergy. We need to know the enemy before


    challenging him," Barbara said sarcastically.


    Mnie took a deep breath, controlling her emotions. "I haven''t had anything to do with Frank for a


    long time. Isn''t it natural that I forgot about his allergy? My focus has only been on you, Darling."


    Gradually, the wrinkles on Barbara''s face faded. After her heart softened, she sighed in resignation.


    "That means we have to find out about him first?"


    Mnie tapped her daughter''s hand. "I told you about the Harper family standards, right? How about


    you try to live up to them?"


    "You told me to go back to college? Or do you want me to work?" Barbara''s voice suddenly became


    shrill.


    "Savior is a bigpany. In recent years, they have also been trying out the fashion sector. How about


    you try it? I will persuade Frank to give you a position. You can''t waste it."


    Barbara''s jaw dropped. "What position? Can I? I don''t know anything about thepany."


    Once again, Mnie patted the back of her daughter''s hand. "You definitely can. You inherited my


    brain. You can achieve anything with a little effort."


    "But you have to direct me, Mom."


    Mnie quickly nodded. "Yeah, don''t worry."


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    While mother and daughter were busy developing strategies, Frank was busy talking about his


    excitement with Kara in Bali. The twins couldn''t stop sighing with envy. They even put Bali on their


    bucket list.


    "Next holiday, Mommy and Daddy have to take us there."


    "Yes! Apart from that, we also have to go to Lombok. I heard it''s also beautiful there. Then we can go to


    Komodo Ind to see the oldest lizard in the world!"


    "Komodo? That''s scary, Louis."


    "But it would be cool!"


    As the twins continued to argue, lunch was over. Frank rushed off on his own, calling Jeremy.


    "What''s wrong, Frank? Why did you cancel our lunch?" Jeremy asked as he received the call.


    Sitting in his work chair, Frank sighed. "My mother is back."


    "Your mother? Mnie Harris?" Jeremy''s voice rose.


    "Harper. She ims to be Mnie Harper. I don''t know what her motive is. She and her daughter are


    staying here temporarily."


    "You want me to investigate them?"


    Frank tapped his fingers on the table. His eyes fell on her wedding photo which was framed in gold.


    "Yes. I won''t let anyone ruin our happiness. Please investigate the cause of the downfall of the Harris


    "Okay. I''ll also step aside for a while. Send my greetings to the others."


    "Thanks, Jeremy."


    After putting down the cell phone, Frank lifted the photo frame in front of him. Gently, he stroked Kara,


    Louis, and Emily''s faces.


    "Please be patient, My Loves. I will take care of them soon."


    Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. Frank put the frame back in ce and opened a nearby


    document. "Come in."


    "Hello, Son. Are you working?" Mnie smiled and closed the door.


    Frank twitched an eyebrow. His gaze refused to look away from the document.


    "I left the office for almost a week. My work has piled up."


    Mnie''s mouth rounded. "Who takes care of thepany while you''re on leave?" She tried to sound


    natural, but Frank could detect her hidden meaning.


    "Jeremy."


    Mnie''s expression started to look strange. "That illegitimate son?" Her tone was careful.


    Frank put down his pen and brought up his gaze. "He''s my older brother, Mom. Do you have a problem


    with that fact?"


    Mnie blinked and shook her head stiffly. "No. It''s yourpany. Of course you have the right to


    entrust it to anyone."


    While taking the chair opposite Frank, Mnie put on a listless look. "It''s hard to believe that your


    father had such a dark secret. If it weren''t for your brother, Rowan''s entire inheritance would have fallen


    into your hands."


    Frank''s brow furrowed. "What do you know about that inheritance?"


    "Just what was told by the media. Your children became the main shareholders. Jeremy and your wife


    got their shares too. I can''t understand your grandfather. How could he make those decisions?"


    "I don''t mind. They deserve it," Frank interrupted, leaving Mnie gaping, holding back her words.


    "What do you actually want, Mom? There''s no way you cane into my study without a purpose."


    Mnie pursed her lips. Her expression was difficult to decipher.


    "As you know, your mother and sister are having a hard time. So, if Norman''s illegitimate child can


    inherit, don''t you think Barbara can also get her share?"


    Frank''s breath hitched. His hands were clenched into fists, restraining hismon sense so as not to


    dissolve into annoyance.


    Mnie did not detect the change in her son''s expression. She continued her efforts.


    "Not much. One position is enough. She just needs the opportunity to prove herself and develop her


    abilities."


    "Can I see your daughter''s portfolio?"


    Mnie gasped. "Portfolio?"


    Mnie swallowed hard. Her shoulders started to shake. However, after one breath, she smiled. "I will


    send it to youter."


    Frank also raised the corners of his lips. "Good." His hand lifted the pen again.


    "Is there anything else you want to talk about, Mom?" he asked as he studied the documents.


    Mnie almost snorted. "No." With a rough movement, she got up from the chair.


    "Thanks for your time." She emphasized herst sentence so that it sounded like sarcasm.


    Frank showed a sh of a smile. "You''re wee." Then, he returned to focusing on work.


    Mnie could not stand being treated so coldly, so she rushed out of the room. Her chest was hot. Her


    lips itched to express her feelings.


    "Damn! Can he read my mind?"


    Mnie snorted in annoyance. Her eyes began to fill with red streaks.


    "This must have something to do with those kids and that filthy woman. They must haveined,


    inciting Frank to hate me."


    "Hello, my daughter-inw."


    As Mnie walked over, Kara smiled. Her head nodded awkwardly. "Hello ..., Mom."


    Kara''s tongue tasted bitter. When Mnie arrived in front of her, she almost stepped back. Her mother-


    inw''s gaze was like a murderer.