While being head of the family sounded impressive, Jon was still no more than Yora's puppet.

Roth was therefore exceedingly furious towards his younger brother's treachery, whereas their father Gavin was more thoughtful.

Frowning, he shook his head and said, "Don't point fingers just yet, Roth. You know what your brother's like he'd rather be dead than become the head of the family." "Then..."

"Yora most likely forced him into it." Gavin breathed a heavy sigh.

"Well, what should we do?" Roth sighed, despondent that his own brother was now an enemy.

But even with their hands tied, they could not allow themselves to fall under Yora Yimmel's control either, or they should just become Yimmels instead.

Then, Gavin said, "Let's contact Frank Lawrence and see what he has to say. We will cooperate as best as we can if he offers any ideas."

Gavin was aware of Frank's connections, deciding right away to side with the sole heir to the Lord of the Southern Woods.

Yora's authority would never best Frank's, and he would rather

"Okay!"

was left

Gaivn's face-Yora was going

was really bent on devouring the

retainer came over, holding out a hand and gesturing at the manor hall. "Mr. Lane, Mr. Lane. Madam Yimmel is speaking to the family soon-please proceed inside." Roth snorted. "Hmph. I need to step outside for a moment-there's something

retainer stepped in his way, impassive. "Your

snapped, "This is Laneville Manor, not

Madam Yimmel's orders, Mr. Lane," the Yimmel retainer said, pausing as his eyes flashed coldly. "We are allowed to enforce discipline if anyone refuses. I'd suggest you

"What..."

not even bothered to disguise her coup! "Calm

than his son, grabbing the latter by the arm

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