Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 1168 Don’t Apply Common People’s Norms to the Aristocracy!
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After a while, she ultimately said, “Laura, as the saying goes, ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do.’ I’ve been a part of the
Quillen family for a long time. My heart can’t always be with my natal family, especially since my parents have passed away!”
“But your older brother is still alive, right?” Laura immediately interjected. “Even if he’s away right now, he’s still your blood
relative, isn’t he?”
Felicity frowned slightly, setting down her teacup. “Laura, why did you come to see me today? What’s your
intention?”
Finally, Laura cut to the chase. “Felicity, do you really want to abandon your family? Adolph still needs our help. The
Lenoir family can’t just fall apart like this!”
Since Adolph was suddenly transferred from Yeringham by the higher-ups, the Lenoir family had been instantly
scattered.
Felicity was naturally well aware of the Lenoirs’ current situation but could only sigh helplessly. “I have the will but
lack the power. As a woman without power or wealth, what can I do?”
“Felicity, now it’s just the two of us. You don’t need to put on an act!” Laura, known as the “Yeringham Vixen,”
thought she was quite good at acting but realized she was still child’s play in front of a woman who truly knew how
to act.
“Don’t think I don’t know. In the past twenty years, you’ve accumulated numerous connections. Many have relied on your help
and support to succeed! Yes! These people may not be your relatives, but as long as you ask them for help, they will surely
repay your kindness and do everything to assist you!” She directly exposed Felicity’s cards.
Felicity’s eyelashes trembled slightly, but her expression remained calm.

“Laura, you’re overestimating me! I did help some people in the past, but they were not significant figures. I can’t do much,
especially since I don’t have money!” Felicity sighed. “Money is the root of power, don’t you know that? Many rulers nowadays
are controlled by financial conglomerates behind the scenes. Besides, Adolph is just a small facade in Yeringham. The Lenoir
family has no control over any funds. How can we have the capital to make a
comeback?”
“So, we need to find a way to make big money!” Laura exclaimed excitedly. “Our two families must join forces and break free
from the Zelinsky family’s control!”
The Verkade family might be the Zelinsky family’s business partner, but in reality, they were heavily threatened by the latter.
Once the Zelinsky family stopped the collaboration, the Verkade family’s assets would quickly shrink Despite being a lucrative
cource of income for the Zelinsky family in the past, the Lenoir family, which was previously loyal, was suddenly treated as a
discarded pawn by the Zelinsky family. With this precedent, the Verkade family could not afford not to panic.
“How can I help you make money? I’m just a woman without money or power,” Felicity mocked herself.
“You can!” Laura finally revealed the purpose of this visit. “You are Mackenzie’s mother. After you force Mackenzie
previously loyal, was suddenly treated as a discarded pawn by the Zelinsky family. With this precedent, the Verkade family could
not afford not to panic.
“How can I help you make money? I’m just a woman without money or power,” Felicity mocked herself.
“You can!” Laura finally revealed the purpose of this visit. “You are Mackenzie’s mother. After you force Mackenzie to leave
Emmanuel and marry Gautier, the Quillen and Verkade families can join forces to rule Yeringham and break free from the
Zelinsky family’s control. In fact, we can possibly dominate Nuthana and even the entire national market!”
Watching Laura’s ambitious appearance, Felicity was momentarily stunned.
Her eyes showed a glint of interest, but Felicity continued to self-deprecate. “Laura, as you can see, I am content! now, tending
to flowers in the Quillen residence and enjoying my life, so I really don’t want to interfere in the young people’s relationships and
invite trouble. Besides, Mackenzie and I have an excellent relationship now. Why would I want to break her and Emmanuel apart
and risk distancing her from me again?”

“Felicity, stop pretending!” Laura’s emotions were finally stirred. She stood up and said coldly, “The Quillen family, the Lenoir
family, the Verkade family, everybody knows that Mackenzie is not your biological daughter! Need you lie to yourself in front of
me?
Felicity turned grimly instantly.
“If everyone is oblivious to the fact that Mackenzie isn’t your daughter, do you think Hubert and Quintus would pursue her so
passionately? Are they idiots? Don’t they know that close relatives shouldn’t marry?”
“I... I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Felicity still insisted. “In many royal families today, marrying close relatives is not a
big deal. It’s even encouraged! Look at Jamie and Cersei Lannister; they’re siblings, yet they still love each other deeply. Don’t
apply common people’s norms to the aristocracy! It’s ridiculous!”