“No, the outsider wouldn’t be innocent at all.” Ralph interrupted. He could not allow Alexander to persuade the other elders.
‘What a joke. If the outsider were innocent, Alex would be innocent, and everyone would forgive him. If that’s the case, I can’t claim my seat as the family patriarch.’
“If the outsider enjoyed our family’s privileges, they would be at fault. How can an outsider be so entitled when they aren’t one of us? If the outsider is already an adult, they can make a living independently. Since our family has already nurtured the outsider, we must not allow them to take anything more from us.”
It was evident that Ralph aimed his speech at Alexander. Some had already realized who he was talking about and looked at Alexander with unreadable expressions. If Ralph were right and Alexander was not a blood relative to the Russell family, then who was he? Does that mean his mother had an affair?
When the elders realized who Ralph aimed his speech at, they chose to remain silent. The elders would voice their opinions if this concerned someone from the branch family.
However, it was about the most critical figure in the family. Alexander was the head of the family, and his existence was power itself. This issue could make or break the Russell family, so everyone remained silent.
As the atmosphere in the room tensed, Ralph continued to confront Alexander. The air in the room resembled a gas-leaked area where a tiny spark from a lighter could blow the place to bits.
At that moment, a housekeeper came rushing in. “Mr. Alexander, Ms. Riggs is here. Her car is outside.”
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