Chapter 1929
Author: Blanco Burn
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
Upon hearing that Connor had offered an additional 10% to please the new Emperor, Matthew fell into deep thought.

He could not easily match the offer with an extra percentage, as this would require the approval of the family patriarch.

The general did not linger as he turned to leave.

Matthew personally escorted him to the door as he respectfully asked, "General, if I may be so bold—did the Bullard, Duart, and Jynk families have no objections to this?"

The general turned back, giving Matthew a cryptic smile. "None, and they wouldn’t dare."

With that, the general left.

Matthew’s face grew darker as he quickly turned and rushed toward the backyard to report this development to the old patriarch.

That very day, all big four held emergency meetings, each discussing the best ways to handle the situation. In the end, the four family heads gathered secretly at the Duart family's estate for a roundtable discussion.

They concluded that they have to persevere.

The new Emperor had just a
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