After hearing the old master's words, Clayton admitted in embarrassment, "Father, you've previously talked about having an arranged marriage with Schulz family. You wanted Sophie as Wade family's daughter-in-law, but you did not select a suitable groom."

Jeremiah chipped in, "Didn't we agree on it last time? The son of Curtis is the best candidate."

"But Stephen previously mentioned that Curtis' son did not want to come back to the family. I think he might even hate us," replied Clayton. 2

Jeremiah waved his hand. "It's not up to you or me to determine whether or not the kid hates us."

Caleb, who was by his side, quickly asked, "Father, are you saying you'd want to look for Curtis' son and ask him to return to the family?" 3

Jeremiah nodded. "Indeed. It's on my mind, but I'm unsure how I should persuade him." s

Clayton suddenly felt threatened, tremendous pressure bearing down on him. He quickly interjected, "Father, Curtis' son has been away from home for so many years! He is uncontrollable! Please think this over!" 5

Jeremiah waved his hand in dismissal. "Stop trying to persuade me. When I asked Stephen to buy Emgrand

a gift for him, I had already decided. Sooner or later, I would've to let him back into

in Wade family. We are totally outnumbered, compared to the countless branches of Schulz family, and we can't a grown man live outside

he will come back tomorrow. If not tomorrow, then perhaps a year later, or two, or three? Or maybe even ten years later? There

Caleb, and Chronos, who were silently listening, cursed unhappily at the back of their minds.

they feared most was the dissolution of the family

it ten thousand or a trillion dollars, when split between one, two, or even three people, the amount each would get at the

the family ten billion dollars in addition to a billion

three equal portions for the three sons' families when the family property division occurred. Each of them would

they were all anxious about

look at any of his sons or grandchildren; instead, he looked toward Carmen, his own daughter.

sighed, his chest drooping heavily. "Carmen, the new

to her feet and asked, "Father, don't hesitate to give me an order.

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