Queen of Wild Cards novel Chapter 613

Stella answered honestly, "He treats me quite well. He handed all his assets over for me to manage. Right now, he's basically working for me.

Don't worry. If he ever dares to mistreat your disciple, I'll strip him of everything he owns.

Also, my biological father isn't Frederick Hawthorne. I found my mother's ashes and have already laid her to rest in a cemetery."

Initially, she had planned to bring her mother's ashes back to be buried in the mountains. She had even picked out the spot.

But Julius had mentioned a premium plot at a private cemetery with excellent spiritual balance. It had professional groundskeeping and would be much easier to visit.

She had gone to see the plot, agreed it was a beautiful resting place, and given her approval.

This way, she could visit her mother whenever she wanted. Mountain graves tended to become overgrown and wild, so having professional caretakers was the better option.

Alistair nodded. "It's good that you found her. It brings closure to what your grandfather wanted most. Have you found your grandfather yet? And who is your real father?"

Stella recounted the entire ordeal regarding North Myanor and South Africa.

Alistair sighed. "From the sound of it, your grandfather was the one who arranged your mother's marriage to Frederick Hawthorne. It's just a tragedy she passed away so young."

Magnus added, "You shouldn't hold onto so much resentment against Frederick's family anymore. He was caught in the middle of it all too. He was just the scapegoat."

"I don't blame them anymore. I probably won't have much to do with them moving forward, either."

As long as the Hawthorne family knew their place and didn't cause trouble, she wouldn't go after them.

Even though Frederick had been awful to her, she had still called him 'Dad' for ten years.

Silas gave him a sidelong glance. "And whose fault is it she can drink like that? You're the one who built her tolerance since she was a kid."

"Why are you blaming me? Who was the one who steeped her in baths full of priceless herbs to strengthen her constitution?"

Magnus quickly intervened. "Our Little Star is having her wedding ceremony soon. What should we give her as a gift?"

If he didn't change the subject fast, those two would be at each other's throats.

Alistair paused. "Right, yes. We need to think this through. We didn't give her anything when she went and signed the marriage license with that brat."

Silas crossed his arms. "That's because we didn't know the guy's true colors. Since Stella says he handed all his assets over, it proves he genuinely loves her."

Magnus rubbed his chin. "Fenton mentioned the guy is obscenely wealthy, and Stella has made a fortune herself. She doesn't need money. What on earth do we give her?"