Bumpkin's Rich Handsome Husband

Chapter 964 His Excellent Knife Skills

"I understand all the problems you laid out, and my mom knows it too, but more than half of the wealthy tycoons in the hidden clan were once under Hayley's influence. It was your mom who gave them the power and control over the gold, silver, and diamond mines. With their wealth, they broke free of your mom's control and shifted their support to my mom. That led to the internal war that lasted for two decades."

Eleanor added, "Everyone mistook my mom as being incapable of management. They even accused her of turning a blind eye to the wealth those families amassed. These are all problems from Hayley's reign. The change would take time." She was frank. "To be honest, I do not care much for the position of the clan leader. It's not something I set my eyes on. What I yearn for is world peace, not the illusion we have now."

Veronica was slightly surprised but still deeply convinced by Eleanor's words. She had a strong hunch that Eleanor was to be trusted. "What do you plan to do after the coronation?" she questioned.

"My mom's been thinking of ways to reduce the wealth disparity and rein in the power of a few tycoons, but they work closely with each other and own the mining rights. She's stuck in a dilemma." Eleanor sighed and leaned back against the chair. She tilted her head, expressing her thought, "Thankfully, Hayley signed a thirty-year mining contract with a few tycoons. The contracts will expire on the day of my coronation. I can retrieve a few mines by then, but not without serious internal conflict."

After that, she elaborated on her plans and strategies to improve livelihoods and the wealth gap. It was then that Veronica developed a greater respect and admiration for this future leader.

strategies to improve livelihoods and the wealth gap. It was then that Veronica developed a greater respect and admiration

Veronica suggested to Eleanor after

eyes lit up as she inched closer to Veronica. "Do you want the leader position, by any chance?

was speechless at Eleanor's carefree

would kill to be the leader of the hidden clan, but why

shrugged. "I'm a free spirit by nature who looks forward to life outside the hidden clan." Next, she

Veronica nodded. "I do."