Chapter 1187

Back at the Quinton family's residence, Malcolm summoned the members of the fourth branch and unleashed his fury upon them.

"Malcolm, we were only following Her Majesty's wishes," Vera said, looking aggrieved. "I had planned to propose the third son of the Marquis of Glandale for Jocelyn's marriage, but Her Majesty insisted that we needed military support." She revealed the situation where Kylie had nearly arranged the marriage between Jocelyn and Thomas but had been stopped by Victoria.

Her voice grew sharper, adding, "The Farrell family is too proud, don't you think? Do they think a Quinton family daughter isn't worthy of their son? They're looking down on us!"

"Why should the Farrell family think highly of the Quinton family?" Malcolm retorted sharply. "Have we ever considered the Farrell family's stature in the same light?"

Malcolm realized that somehow, his family had begun to expect respect and deference from everyone, as though they were untouchable.

The fear began to settle in.

Without realizing it, the Quinton family had become powerful in everyone's eyes, and the people in the Quinton family thought the same. Why did they think this? Naturally, it was because others had been supporting them.

Vera fell silent for a moment, her thoughts clearly swirling before she said, "But we are the Quinton family."

with the entire family. He addressed them sternly, instructing

who might bring scandal upon us. We cannot afford the appearance of forming factions within the family or making private

have happened, but in their hearts,

the people in the family would follow his

being clumsy or arrogant, he thought there was no need to plan anything for him. Connor was

lacking as well. Salvador clearly knew this, so any attempts to scheme for Connor's benefit at this point would only

course of action

was

She believed Malcolm had grown too cautious. Now was the time to forge more connections, especially with military figures. The best move, in her eyes, was to build stronger ties with the Minister of Defense, Davis. She sent a message to her father, urging

evident. His education was the only matter of importance at this stage-nothing

her son's limitations. Infact, it was because she

urgency Connor lacked thes

through intelleet or military prowess. He would only hold onto his place through the support of the older generation of

of the situation. Why didn't Malcolm feel the same? How

Connor was not appointed as the crown prince, she

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