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.

up, of course they’d seize the chance to take jabs at

slouched on the couch as

out with Jonathan, he’d

on, you’ve always got something to say.

room before replying with sharp sarcasm, “Fix it

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

forgotten nearly being beaten to death the

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

cold glance, full

look would’ve terrified Trev, but today, bolstered by the situation, he puffed up his

to speak again when Talhand slammed his

dead yet. Save your petty squabbles for later. Do any of you understand

this?”

that, the room went

pause, Talhand turned to

won’t save us now. We

talk to Jonathan. See what he

gave a bitter smile. “Grandfather, you’ve known him for years. Don’t you know

Of course Talhand knew.

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

then, he assumed the deep relationship between their families–and especially between Maddox and Jonathan–would soften the

Jonathan had already found out, he’d

himself he’d been right–Jonathan still valued

bolder,