All Too Late

Chapter 284

Chapter 284 Lady Of The Macari Family

The housekeeper dashed toward Frances’ side. Panting heavily, she asked, “Is everything all right, Old Mrs. Yoeger?”

“I’m okay. Let’s go home. I’m tired.” Frances’ face was pale.

Huh?

“Okay.”

The housekeeper was stunned momentarily before helping Frances back to the house.

Little did they know that Giselle had been observing them from the window on the second floor.

She had a panoramic view of the entire commotion.

Back at the Yoeger residence, Zachary heaved a sigh of relief the moment he saw his daughter stepping into the house.

The second Nicolette caught sight of her father, she, however, shot him a vicious glare.

“I’m so glad that you’re back, Nicolette!” came Zachary’s greeting, his voice as loving as ever.

What a hypocrite!

Nicolette had thought that her father genuinely doted on her.

Alas, she finally understood that Zachary had only been making use of her.

Meanwhile, Zachary had sensed a change in Nicolette’s attitude.

That flustered him for a bit before he continued, “There’s no need to worry anymore because you’re safe now.”

Nicolette then raised a question leisurely. “Did you really send someone to go rescue me?”

Her words caught Zachary by surprise. “Of course I did!”

Even so, Nicolette simply took her father’s words with a grain of salt.

“I was panic-stricken the moment you went missing, so I dispatched gazillions of people,” explained Zachary in a heartbeat. “But, you know, I still couldn’t hold a candle to Samuel.”

Pursing her lips, Nicolette scoffed, “Now I finally see how lousy the Yoeger family is! We’re so inferior to the Macaris that we’re completely under their heel.”

Zachary felt a twinge of guilt. “It’s my bad. I’m always under the weather, which is why our family hasn’t risen through the ranks for so long.”

Nicolette sniggered at that inwardly.

That would make sense, for the Yoeger family was never in his hands to begin with.

Vanessa was the one reigning over the entire Yoeger family at present.

She was dying to get rid of Zachary and the rest so that she could usurp the position as the head of the Yoegers and call the shots.

Dad is such a moron through and through!

Nicolette reckoned that it would be naught but a wasted effort for Zachary in the end.

Witnessing her demeanor, Zachary felt helpless. “You should go get some rest.”

After giving his remark, he stepped out the door.

In actuality, Zachary had never been close to Nicolette.

There was no solid kinship whatsoever between that father-and-daughter duo.

Nicolette said nothing.

Just when Zachary exited the house, he bumped into Yareli.

“Hello, Uncle Zachary,” greeted Yareli. “You seem to be in the pink of health. You can even stand and walk now.”

Zachary nodded. “Yes. The previous doctor suddenly quit, so I went to see another one. This doctor recommended me a kind of imported medicine. I feel so much better after taking it.”

As Yareli listened to his speech, her brows bunched up into a knot of annoyance.

Since when did he change his physician? Why weren’t Mom and I informed about this?

“Why didn’t you mention this to me and Mom, Uncle Zachary? We ought to run a background check on this doctor, you know. What if he’s a quack?” Yareli had a knack for feigning kindness.

“Uh… Because both you and your mom are so busy lately, I thought I shouldn’t bother you all with my personal affair,” was Zachary’s explanation.

Yareli nodded before changing the subject. “How’s Nicolette?”

“She seemed to be quite emotional. I suppose she must’ve been agitated by something or someone. Don’t worry. She’ll be fine after a good rest,” stated Zachary.

“I’ll go talk to her later. I bet it’s because of Samuel. She merely can’t let him go.” Yareli’s expression darkened as she spoke.

Zachary expressed his appreciation. “Thank you. Try your best, then.”

After saying that, he spun on his heels.

Yareli’s gaze turned ever so malicious as she watched Zachary leave.

We’ve come so far to get what we’ve always wanted. There’s no way we’ll let it fall into someone else’s clutches!

Wheeling around, Yareli made a beeline for Nicolette’s bedroom.

As soon as Nicolette caught a glimpse of Yareli’s presence, the former’s gaze became as cold as the winter. “What are you here for?”

Wearing a disdainful countenance, Yareli looked at her and said, “What’s the matter? Are you that afraid of me?”

“What did you say?” The displeasure in Nicolette’s heart intensified.

Looking at Nicolette’s legs, Yareli let out a sneer. “Don’t you hate your dear Samuel to death for making you a cripple?”

Nicolette bit her lip and hollered, “What does that have to do with you?”

“Ah, right. You totally deserved it yourself.” Yareli was so unbending that she continued to mock, “A shady, illegitimate child trying to change its own destiny by stealing someone blind. Of course, you have nothing to complain about in the face of retribution.”

Resentment washed over Nicolette on that note. “If it hadn’t been for Kathleen, I would’ve already hit a home run.”

“Hehe… It’s too bad that she’s still alive.” A chill glint flashed across Yareli’s eyes. “After so long, why haven’t you realized that it’s not crucial to captivate Samuel’s heart at this moment? Kathleen’s the most important issue you need to deal with. So long as she continues to exist, she’s going to be the greatest threat to you.”

“As if I could replace her spot upon her demise.” Nicolette bit her lip at that.

“Of course you can!” Yareli narrowed her eyes to slits. “I’ve got wind that Samuel had mistaken Kathleen for you back then. If Kathleen were to be gone with the wind, given the resemblance you both bear to each other, Samuel would cherish you to no end. By then, he might treat your legs, get you a makeover, and even make you the lady of the Macari family.”

Nicolette arched a brow. “Oh, really? Do you mind telling me from whom you got that information, then?”

“Rest assured. I’m not bluffing.” Yareli flashed a meaningful visage and informed, “I’ve snooped that out from one of Samuel’s subordinates.”

“Why are you telling me all this?” questioned Nicolette placidly.

“I just want to know if you’re really willing to admit defeat just like that.” Yareli put on a half-smile.

Nicolette kept her lips buttoned. Indignation filled her eyes.

Fishing out a piece of paper, Yareli threw out a suggestion. “If you’re thinking of revenge, I have the person who can do the job in your stead. But if anything were to crop up, you’d have to bear the consequences alone. I’m staying out of it.”

After deliberating for a brief moment, Nicolette eventually grabbed that piece of paper from Yareli.

The latter narrowed her eyes.

She knew that Nicolette was a woman with insatiable ambitions.

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With that, Yareli grinned from ear to ear as she exited the room.

Nicolette, in turn, looked at the phone number written on that paper and dialed accordingly.

In the meantime, Kathleen had just awakened from her slumber, feeling a whole lot better.

A knock came from the door. “Are you awake?” uttered Giselle as she walked into the room.

Kathleen nodded and asked, “What’s the matter?”

With a deep tone, Giselle answered, “A middle-aged man came to look for Old Mrs. Yoeger today. I couldn’t hear what they had been conversing about, but I took notice of Old Mrs. Yoeger’s sullen look.”

What?

Kathleen knitted her brows into a tight knot. “Did you find out who that man is?”

“We’re on it. It’s just that he has concealed his identity so well. It may take longer,” Giselle elucidated the matter.

“All right. Be sure to let me know the outcome,” said Kathleen flatly.

“Don’t you want to ask Old Mrs. Yoeger about it?” Giselle was baffled.

“Forget it. Granny wouldn’t tell me.” Frowning, Kathleen went on, “I somehow have a feeling that she’s hiding something from me. Maybe that man’s related to my mom’s biological father. It’s just a wild guess, though.”

“I don’t get it. Why wouldn’t Old Mrs. Yoeger disclose that to anyone of you?” queried Giselle in perplexity.

“Well… Perhaps the identity of this man would invite nothing but trouble to our family.” Kathleen’s tone reeked of austerity. “I can understand her decision. Yet, if they’ve already shown up on our doorstep, we can’t take things lying down.”

“Don’t worry. We’ll have the results latest by tomorrow,” comforted Giselle.

“That’s good, then.”

Out of the blue, Kathleen’s phone rang.

She answered the call.

Nicolette’s voice sounded from the other end of the line. “It’s me. You’ve agreed to help me get out of the Yoeger family, right? Does it still count?”