The lost heiress never forgiven

Chapter 511 Collapse of a Dynasty

They had underestimated just how much weight the Wynnt family carried in the business world–let alone the fact that Jonathan’s own corporation was among the top in the nation.

With the Wynn family publicly severing ties with the Treno family, no one else dared to test their luck by siding with them now.

Though the main branch of the Treno family had deep roots in politics, the collateral branches weren’t so fortunate–and those very branches were crucial financial backers for the core family.

Now, those same relatives came crying at their door day after day, complaining, pleading, exhausting everyone’s patience.

Even with mounting pressure from within, nothing was working.

Everyone was weighing their options.

And so far, it was clear–the Wynn family had the upper

hand.

One afternoon, Talhand gathered all three family lines under one roof.

“Given the current situation, let’s hear what you all think we should do,” he said.

The second branch spoke up first, blunt and cutting. “This mess was caused by Maddox, so he should be the one to clean it up.”

“Last time, you didn’t hesitate to throw Trev under the bus and call it righteousness. What, Maddox doesn’t deserve the same treatment now?”

The third branch didn’t speak, but their expressions made it clear—they agreed.

Talhand had three sons and several grandsons, but he’d always favored Maddox the most. The boy was slick, resourceful, and the most promising heir.

No one ever said it aloud, but resentment had simmered for years.

slipped up, of course they’d

remained silent, slouched on the couch as if none of it concerned

his falling out with Jonathan, he’d grown

nudged him. “Come on, you’ve always got something to say.

the room before replying with sharp sarcasm, “Fix it however you want. I’ve got no

to Jonathan!” Trev snapped. “Didn’t you say whoever messes up

forgotten nearly being beaten to death the

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then, Maddox could’ve kept his mouth shut and no one would’ve known–but instead, he’d

him a cold

bolstered

to speak again when Talhand slammed his cane to

not dead yet. Save your petty squabbles for later. Do any of you

this?”

that, the room

pause, Talhand

down the road, but they won’t save us now. We need to put out the fire in front of us

Jonathan. See

a bitter smile. “Grandfather, you’ve known him for years. Don’t you know what kind of person

Of course Talhand knew.

made the decision to keep White’s situation from Jonathan, they’d

considered what would happen if Jonathan found out, but back then, he assumed

him that Jonathan had already found out,

he convinced himself

bolder, dismissing the