Chapter 1643

Having an ally like Hesper would undoubtedly bring peace of mind for Chelsea. Hesper, on the other hand, was gearing up to orchestrate her next move against Briar. She wasn't sure what Chelsea thought of her, but that was the least of her concerns. Briar's biggest stumbling block was his own ego. He perpetually believed that his maneuvers went unnoticed and that as long as he remained the one taking action, nothing could go wrong. His life within the Anderson household had been remarkably smooth. This unwavering self-assuredness was precisely why Hesper had brought him down numerous times. She possessed keen insight and consistently honed in on his vulnerability. She had no doubt that Briar would struggle to let go of his ego; it was something beyond his control. When Rickard returned home that evening, the matter had been resolved. Hesper didn't press for details but instead said, "I have some questions about the city center development." Rickard nodded, well aware that Hesper ha