“Once you’ve earned Laurence’s trust, drive a wedge between him and Noelle to ruin their relationship.”

Earlier, Tony had brought several family elders to speak with Laurence about his marriage, but Laurence declared that the only woman he loved was Noelle.

If no one interfered, Noelle becoming the lady of the Longbottom family would be a disaster. That woman was formidable enough on her own.

Laurence was already difficult to deal with. If Noelle became the lady of the house, the two of them