Chapter 31

Wilfred glared at Matthias.

He did not believe Matthias would dare to eliminate the entire Stoermer family.

With deep-rooted connections throughout Havenwood, the Stoermers had ties that reached high places. If they were destroyed, many parties' interests would be affected.

Just because they could kill the Stoermers did not mean they should. After all, not everyone could handle the consequences.

"The Stoermer family is involved in businesses that support countless people, and our network of allied forces and families is extensive!

"Politically, we're also the governor's esteemed guests, and our connections reach all the way to the top, involving many significant figures.

"Should the Stoermer family fall, who would absorb the losses incurred by these influential people? Can you take on that burden, Matthias?"

The other noble families of Havenwood present had similar thoughts.

The Stoermer family was no small clan like the Vaughns of St. Merilo; they were a symbol of the elite a