Chapter 1411

For the first time in her life, panic engulfed Aubree. She turned to her mother for confirmation. “Was Dad telling the truth, Mom? We're really moving?”

Gina, equally reluctant, had no choice but to face reality. She nodded grimly. “Yes. Very soon, we won't be able to live here anymore.” She urged, “Listen to your father, Aubree. Don’t do anything foolish. With the Pearson family in this state, we can’t help you if something happens!”

The Pearson family's past respect, derived from their connection to the Farwells, had vanished. The Farwells had essentially declared themselves responsible for the Pearsons' downfall. Consequently, no one cared about the financially ruined Pearson family.

Aubree stared blankly at Gina for a few seconds before her gaze swept over her childhood room. Tears streamed down her face. “Why are we losing our house, yet she lives in luxury?”

Gina panicked. “Aubree, calm down!”

But her words were ignored. Aubree stood, pushed her mother from the room, and slammed the door. Gina pounded on the door, receiving no answer, and waited anxiously outside.

Aubree wiped her tears, then called Frieda. Frieda, at the Queen residence, had been worrying about her brother's actions against Aubree and the Pearson family's ruin. She feared Aubree's retaliation. Her dread was realized when Aubree called.

Reluctantly, Frieda answered. She knew Aubree was distraught and feared Aubree might reveal Frieda's complicity to Lucian.

“Aubree…” she answered cautiously, her voice servile.

Aubree’s voice, hoarse with fury, commanded, “Come to the Pearson residence immediately!”

Guilt washed over Frieda. “Um… my brother is watching me, preventing me from going out. Let’s just talk on the phone.”

Aubree, understanding Frieda's avoidance, knew Frieda was her only recourse. “You can’t go out, but I can! Aren’t you afraid I’ll tell Lucian about everything? The Queen family is thriving, closer than ever to Farwell Group. But if Lucian learns of your complicity, will he care about past affections? Will the Queen family become the next Pearson family?”

Frieda’s heart lurched. She abandoned further excuses. “I’ll find a way to evade my brother. Stay calm, Aubree. I’ll be there!”

Aubree remained unsatisfied. “If you’re not here in half an hour, meet me at Farwell Group!” She hung up.