Chapter 121: A Mother’s Summons

Quinn exited the imposing Caddel mansion, her mind racing. The weight of the elders’ expectations and the looming scrutiny of Kimberly left her with a sense of urgency she hadn’t felt in years. As she walked briskly to her car, she reached for her phone and dialed Kimberly’s number. After a few rings, Kimberly’s hesitant voice came through. “Hello, Mother.” “Kimberly, I need you to come to the mansion immediately. We have important matters I want us to discuss.” “I’ll be there as soon as I can.” Kimberly replied, after a brief pause. Quinn ended the call and drove back to her own mansion, her mind already formulating the best approach to prepare Kimberly for the upcoming meeting. The stakes were too high for any missteps. When Quinn arrived, she headed straight to her study. She didn’t have to wait long; within an hour, Kimberly walked in, her expression a mix of curiosity and anxiety. “Mother,” Kimberly greeted, closing the door behind her. “Sit down,” Quinn instructed, her to