How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Chapter 396



He had never realized that those secrets had been buried for his sake.

He had always thought that the elder, who valued family honor so deeply, suppressed those matters to protect the family's reputation. Was it possible that he feared too many people knowing, constantly bringing up those painful memories?

Memories he had tried to forget began to resurface. When Yara was first brought into the family, she had dared to mention the past. Norbert had broken her leg on the spot. Yara spent half a year bedridden. Since then, Yara never dared to bring it up again, almost forgetting she wasn't originally part of the family.

If it had been merely for the sake of reputation, Norbert would not have needed to act so fiercely, especially if Yara hadn't spoken about it outside. Was it that he couldn't bear to have the past dredged up in front of him?

Stuart had never realized that someone had always cared about him. With his enemies gone and no outlet for his hatred, he had directed his anger at Phineas, at Yara, but most of all, at the old man before him.

Without a word, Stuart suddenly turned to leave.

Norbert called out, "Stuart, where are you going?"

At the door, Stuart stopped and turned, "If you die before I get back, I'll never forgive you!"

With that, Stuart opened the door to the study and strode out.

Orson immediately peered into the study to check on Norbert, relieved to see him still sitting in his chair with his eyes open. He had feared Mr. Hetfield's departure might have caused Norbert to collapse.

Before leaving, Stuart instructed Keegan and Keaton, "Look after the old man until I return. No one sees him but the doctor!"Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

"Understood."

Orson was momentarily stunned, then quickly added, "Mrs. Hetfield will want to see Norbert. He always enjoys her visits. Don't stop her." Stuart hesitated for a moment, "Don't tell her yet."

With that, Stuart quickly left.

Orson wanted to say that he had already informed Mrs. Hetfield with a message he couldn't retract. Now, it was too late to hold back. But Stuart had already gone.

This time, Stuart left alone, without his usual companion, Keaton.

As soon as Stuart left, Rose and her group tried to enter the study.

Orson blocked their way, and with Oswald and his group present, they couldn't force their way through.

No one knew where Stuart had gone.

The doctors had given Norbert only a week or two.

In a secluded spot, Rose pondered "Lily, go find Mom. Tell her Grandpa's time is short, and with Stuart apparently going away, this is our chance."

Lily nodded, "Got it. I'll leave right away."

Rose glanced at Ryan Hetfield, who showed no reaction. Ryan was worried about his grandfather, forgetting his parents' instructions about the inheritance.

With a mocking smile, Rose added, "And inform Phineas and Sabrina Grandpa's not gone yet, and without Stuart's people around, Mom might struggle on her own."

She wouldn't have involved Phineas if it weren't for smoothly securing the inheritance. But without telling them, and with Mom heavily

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overcome the household's resistance.

With Stuart away, they had to seize control without fail.

Lily quickly left to carry out her mission.