Chapter 730
Kiera Olsen, filled with confusion, followed Lady Gill through the door.
The Cobb family employed very few servants. On the way in, only two or three staff members could be seen managing the sprawling estate.
Lady Gill noticed Erin South Martin glancing around and began to explain, “The Cobb family doesn’t like being surrounded by too many attendants. We Cobbs don’t put on airs; we’ve all been brought up to do our own chores and not rely on housekeepers p>
The Cobb family’s lifestyle was truly understated.
Erin South Martin curled her lips. “If you have money but don’t enjoy life, I really can’t understand what you Cobbs are thinking p>
Lady Gill cast her a sidelong glance and smiled. “The Cobb family seeks spiritual freedom. We’ve never been swayed by wealth p>
Because their desires were modest and free of greed, they wouldn’t sell their souls for money.
This way of life was something Kiera Olsen yearned for.
She never aspired to immense wealth or topping the billionaire lists. All she ever wanted was to live freely with her mother, unshackled by the South Family’s constraints.
If she could live like the Cobb family, how wonderful would that be?
She felt a faint envy toward the Cobbs.
Lady Gill continued, “Back when I wasn’t married, living at home was actually the freest and happiest time of my life! My parents didn’t even stop me when I fell for ’Third Olsen.’ The Cobb family never cared much about controlling the Gill family, either p>
At this, Lady Gill’s gaze dropped. “It’s just that your father, ’Third Olsen,’ fell for someone else, so I simply married into the Gill family. Frankly, if it weren’t him, it could’ve been anyone else p>
Lady Gill gave a bitter smile. “At least I made some contribution to the family p>
Kiera Olsen, startled by her words, turned to look at Lady Gill. She hadn’t expected this woman to be a romantic after all p>
But unfortunately, her father could only belong to her mother.
What’s more, it was clear that Lady Gill was just reminiscing. Her infatuation with Kiera’s father was nothing more than the naive stirrings of her younger days. Kiera could tell that Lady Gill was genuinely happy now.
Kiera didn’t respond to this revelation, so Lady Gill pressed on, “The Cobb family is very protective of its own. I have a hunch your situation has something to do with Selena Horton, though I’m not exactly sure why p>
But soon, Kiera Olsen would understand the reason.
“Terminal colorectal cancer p>
Kiera Olsen stared at the medical report in her hands, exclaiming in shock.
Sitting across from her was a man in his late twenties. He wore glasses and had a gentle, scholarly appearance.
This was Ryan Cobb, Selena Horton’s husband.
Beside him sat the head of the Cobb family, Gavin Cobb, a man of around thirty.
Gavin Cobb sat elegantly on the sofa, his face exuding warmth and refinement. He had the dignified air of someone steady and composed.
He lowered his eyes, glancing at Kiera and then at Ryan Cobb.
After Kiera presented her questions, Gavin wasted no time calling Ryan over so they could clear up any misunderstandings face-to-face.
Kiera appreciated this straightforward approach.
Ryan Cobb spoke plainly, “The Cobb family never engages in illegal activity. When I received Selena’s medical report, I secured her bail. In cases like this, such actions are permitted p>
Ryan turned to Kiera. “Selena’s condition requires her to stay in good spirits. Moreover, she doesn’t have much time left. After being released, her single obsession was her deep resentment toward your families p>
Ryan looked at Kiera with a helpless sigh. “I understand your partnership with the Gill family is innocent, but as her husband, I had to make choices and prioritize her happiness. I don’t want her leaving this world with a heavy heart. So, I hope Miss Olsen can understand the Cobb family’s decision p>
Kiera Olsen: p>
She had wondered why the allegedly upright Cobb family would shield Selena Horton. After all, during the Horton Family’s fight over shares, the Cobb family never intervened p>
And when Selena was imprisoned, the Cobb family also stayed out of it p>
So, in the end, it turned out to be because of this!
People naturally prioritize their closest relations, and in business, apart from financial considerations, fate plays a role too.
As a man, Ryan Cobb simply fulfilled his wife’s sole request—not continuing the partnership—and refrained from any retaliatory actions p>
For Ryan, this was a reasonable ask, so he readily agreed!
Kiera tightened her jaw.
Gavin Cobb, the Cobb family patriarch, spoke next. “Miss Olsen, now that you know our reasons, the Cobb family will not be cooperating with you going forward. So, let’s consider the partnership at an end. If there’s nothing else, please see yourselves out p>
Kiera frowned and turned her gaze toward Gavin Cobb.
Then, she glanced at Lewis Horton.
Lewis subtly shook his head.
Kiera heaved a sigh and prepared to leave.
But just as she stood up, Erin South Martin suddenly spoke with a mischievous grin. “Mr. Cobb, have you heard of the South Family p>
Gavin Cobb froze, his expression changing as he looked at Erin. “You are p>
“Oh, I’m part of the South Family. And you should know that we have the ability to predict the future. Within a week—you’ll be dead p>
Erin South Martin’s words hit like a thunderclap!