Chapter 117
All eight brothers were absolutely furlous. One of them fumed inviarelly, “Wedding? What wedding? We don’t approve, rich–ch, not a th That is not happening.
Marvin shot a glare straight at Nicholas “Wow, I didn’t know you’re that slick, punk. So you went and got the elders involved, bun? Problem is, maa elders here, and we don’t approve. Got that?”
Nicholas‘ whole expression screamed, “No, that’s not true. You’ve got it all wrong” He glanced coolly at Edward as if to say, “Why are you trying to mess things up?”
Edward looked back, completely innocent, as if to say, “Didn’t Brent mention you two were seeing each other? I just thought I’d help move things along
The standoft teft the room hanging in silence. Then, Sharon’s sweet voice broke through “it’s still early for that, Mr. Edward Barder”
Edward chuckled, “Wh, maybe did get a little ahead of myself. You’re not mad at me, are you, Shari?”
Sharon smiled, “Not at all I really appreciate you and Mr. Ernie Dolan going out of your way today. Thank you both so much, I’ll make sure to visit and thank you properly soon.”
The two old men had indeed gone back and forth several times for her sake. She wasn’t heartless, after all. She knew how much effort they’d put in
“It’s nothing, really. We old folks need the exercise anyway”
His eyes crinkled with a grin as he looked at Sharon, thinking he’d made the right call. She really was the perfect match for his grandson.
The mood in the hall warmed instantly. The Baxter and the Vance families stood together, chatting like old friends. If not for the stormy looks on the right brothers‘ faces, everything might’ve seemed downright perfect
In the side hall, Emelet out a sigh. “Why can’t you learn a thing or two from Nicholas? He has already won the girl over.”
Brent said, “Come on, Grandpa, that’s my friend’s future wife. Besides, she’s not really my type. I’m into the kind with smooth skin, long legs, and a pretty
face.”
The words had barely left his mouth before Ernie smacked him on the forehead.
Brent clutched his head with a pitiful look on his face, thinking. ‘Everyone’s got different tastes. You can’t force that.”
Ernie scoffed, “You can’t even beat Nicholas at getting the girl, and you’re no match for him in anything else either. All you ever do is trail after him all day. Is that how the heir of the Dolan family should act?”
Brent replied, “The Four Great Families aren’t about individual glory, Grandpa. We stand strong because we work together. You’re thinking too small
here. You’ve gotta raise your awareness.”
He delivered the line with completo seriousness and before Ernie could react, he slipped out of the place.
Ernie was so furious that his beard practically stood on end, thinking. This useless brat!‘
Next to him, Brent’s father finally spoke. “The boy jb sharp. He genuinely treats Nicholas like a brother. What you said was a little harsh. Besides, wi Brent and Nicholas team up, no one can get the better of them.”
“You don’t get it,” Ernie muttered, troubled. “Look into the Fierce family. Our family cannot come in dead last. No matter what, we have to at least outrank the Pierce family.”
Someone nearby asked, “What about the Vance family?”
Ernie replied, “The Vance family? Just wait and see. It won’t be long now. Times have changed. This is the younger ge
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Chapter 117
He thought, There is something unusual about Sharon’s blondine. And who knows whe
“How else do you explain a net worth of one billion Hunter Coins, or the fact that Atlantis Hotel made an exception and let h
That girl gut Thomas‘ exact temperament, even if her looks are deceptive.
“Who would’ve thought the Vance brothers‘ youngest sister would be the one to inherit Thomas‘ legacy No one saw that coming to wond
back then and sent her away.
“Otherwise, there was no way those boys could’ve protected Shaton on their own. Aher lying low for twenty years, the Vance family is about to stir up trouble in Aerions all over again
Back in the hall, Edward wore a bright smile, chatting. But since the other elders hadn’t all arrived yet, he patted his thigh and said, “Let’s just have dinner here tonight
“It has been ages since I’ve eaten at this place. I wonder if the food is still any good.”
Sharon nodded. “Sure.”
Edward was over the moon, in his mind, this basically counted as meeting the parents. The right
Vance b
brothers, however, weren’t thrilled.
But as night fell, people started trickling over to the Council Hall, all curious about what was really going on with the bounty posted on the Hunter
Forum.
Some were there hoping to claim the bounty themselves, while others were more interested in figuring out how to knock the Four Great Families out of the top spot and put their own families in power.
The Four Great Families had hogged the best positions for years, and plenty of people were jealous.
Malcolm was completely swamped, running around nonstop. And he couldn’t afford to offend any of these people. After all, the Elders Council relied on these smaller families for funding. For ten million Hunter Coins, he was throwing everything he had at it.
Right then, someone came to report, “Mr. Hargrove, the Clark family needs a few minutes of your time.”
The mention of the Clark family gave Malcolm an instant headache. Their heiress, Madeline, had died that afternoon, and he’d known they’d be showing up soon. He sighed, “Alright, let them in”
Benjamin Clark, head of the Clark family, came straight over, dressed in all black and looking pissed.
He said firmly, “Mr. Hargrove, someone needs to be held accountable for my daughter’s death. Sharon acted like she was untouchable. if i go to the police, she’s not walking away from this, you know?”
Malcolm raised his hands, trying to calm him down. “Take a breath. This isn’t what you think it is.”
Benjamin snapped, “Then what is it supposed to be? You all came here today about Sharon, and now my daughter is dead, my grandson is seriously injured, and my granddaughter is in a coma. How do you explain that?”
Malcolm’s expression turned cold. “And who told you all this?”
Benjamin answered, “Mrs. Vance called me herself. You think she’d lie about something like that?”
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