Though the Northern King was formidable, the Youngs had far higher power in comparison to them and even if Gilbert broke their promise, Harold could only accept it as it was.Gilbert desperately wanted Iris to marry Jacob so that he could take the Lowes' power for his own, but since Iris refused to do so, he could only manipulate Harold into getting what he wanted.Harold was only a Semi-Overlord, so he would not be able to destroy the Youngs no matter what happened."Daisy, as expected of my wife. I can't ask for a better wife!" Gilbert burst out laughing.Daisy smirked as she watched Gilbert laugh.Harold was referred to as the Northern King because he was just as talented as the likes of Albert and Benedict, so Gilbert could not hold a candle to Harold. With her as Harold's spy, Gilbert was bound for failure....In the evening, Gilbert sent Randy to bring Harold over to the Young Mansion, and with the other elders as witnesses, they reached an agreement for Iris and Jacob to
Shocked, Leon stood from his chair.He never stopped loving Iris and despite how calm a man he often was, he could no longer keep his composure at the news of Iris's engagement to Jacob."Yes. According to what we heard, there'll be an official family meeting for the Youngs to name Gilbert Young their next leader. That's when they'll announce the engagement," Spencer continued."No way! Iris can't marry Jacob Lowe! It's not happening!" Leon shouted as he hurried outside.Iris did not reach out to him and since he made the Youngs his enemy, Leon had no reason to get involved. However, the woman he loved was going to marry another man and he could no longer stay away.Determined to swallow his pride to see Iris and ask about it, Leon ran into Cynthia on his way out."Leon, what's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?" Cynthia asked."I'm going to find Iris!" He gritted out."What?" Cynthia was stunned for a moment, but soon came to a realization. "Have you already found out about t
Leon said with determination.He broke up with Iris and if she loved Jacob and accepted the marriage by her own will, he had no other choice but to wish her happiness. However, if she was forced into it, he had to do whatever he could to stop the woman he loved from marrying another."I understand how you feel! But you can't rush into this. The Lowes and the Youngs won't confirm the engagement until three days later. Until then, there's no point for you to go to the Youngs!" Cynthia sighed, her heart filled with jealousy at how much Leon cared for Iris."Yeah, you're right!" Leon slowly began to regain his composure.As Cynthia mentioned, the engagement was not announced at the moment and reaching out to Iris at this very moment would not help with the situation. He could only interfere with the gathering three days from now in hope to stop the engagement."How about this? I'll go to the Young Mansion with you three days from now!" Cynthia smiled bitterly.Iris was her rival and
"Good! Once I marry Iris, let's see how smug Leon can be from now on!" Jacob muttered in excitement.Iris was the most beautiful woman in Springfield and the dream woman of all men, so Jacob was over the moon for being able to own her. Most importantly, Jacob knew that Leon still had feelings for Iris and knew that Leon would suffer if he claimed Iris as his.After everything that happened between him and Leon, he wanted nothing more than to have Leon suffer and was excited by the thought."You're so easily pleased! Leon means nothing to us! Once I'm done dealing with Gilbert, I'm getting rid of Leon to show him what it means to cross us!" Harold scoffed and narrowed his eyes dangerously....Meanwhile, Iris was locked inside her room with two guards at her door.Since she refused to agree to the engagement, Gilbert ordered the guards to watch her and prevent her from escaping.Inside her room, Iris sat by the window and stared at the sky blankly.She lived a peaceful life unti
Gilbert explained.It was a major event that he was rising to the position of the leader and it would be inappropriate for his daughter to stay in her room the entire time."I'm not going! I already told you that I won't marry Jacob Lowe!" Iris said.She knew that protesting would not help her and that no one cared about how she felt, but she was determined to fight it until the end."Why are you making things so difficult for yourself? You should know that things between you and Leon Wolf are over! Apart from him, Jacob Lowe is the only one who can be considered a match for you among the younger generation! You might not have feelings for him now, but feelings grow and you might fall for him after spending more time with him," Gilbert deadpanned. Though he only pretended to agree to the engagement, he did want Iris to accept it so that he could take the Lowes in."Not possible! I won't marry him even if it means the death of me!" Iris gritted out."Why you" Frustrated, Gilbert s
"Don't worry. I'll keep my promise! Come on and join me at the gathering!" Gilbert said confidently."Okay." Iris nodded in relief, before pushing Gilbert out of the room in his wheelchair....Meanwhile, in the main hall, all major members of the family, including Daisy and Royce, along with a few members of the Lowes who were invited, gathered around under the elders' instruction.Just then, they all heard footsteps approaching and Iris appeared in the main hall by Gilbert's side. "Quiet down!"Seeing that Gilbert entered the room, one of the elders started the gathering."The elders have called for this gathering for two things! First of all, I'm sure you've all heard that Young Group was targeted by some vicious bandits and was at the brink of falling apart. Gilbert has risen to lead us through the crisis," The elder explained and complemented Gilbert for his accomplishment.All major members of the family knew everything that happened and as far as they were informed, You
Harold refused to step down."Harold Lowe, what's the meaning of this? Are you worried that I might break my own promise?" Gilbert's expression darkened.All the major members of the Youngs were present and he was about to become the leader; if he confirmed the engagement immediately, he would become the laughing stock of his own family for taking it back afterward.If he lost the trust of his own family, he would no longer be respected."That's right. I am kind of worried! If you don't intend on breaking your promise, why are you trying to delay it? Do you take me for a fool?" Harold scoffed.Even if Gilbert was about to become the leader, he was still a step from it since the ceremony was not completed. There was still room for discussion if there was a dispute between Harold and Gilbert at the moment; but if the dispute occurred after Gilbert was made the leader, Harold would risk angering all the Youngs.He knew his leverage and would not allow Gilbert to become the leader un
"Thank you, Dad," Iris's eyes reddened as she relaxed.Gilbert broke her and Leon up and tried to make her marry someone she did not love for his own gain, so she was disappointed at him as a daughter. However, Gilbert gave up on the alliance with the Lowes and finally fulfilled his responsibility as a father.Overjoyed, she immediately let go of all the resentment she felt for him in the past."Very well! Gilbert Young, we gave you millions of dollars to help you get past your difficulties, yet you want to break ties with us once you've gotten what you wanted? Do you think you can just bully us like that?!" Harold sneered viciously."Northern King, you can't force love. Please forgive us! As for the 650 million you gave us, we will return every last penny to you with interest, so don't worry!" Gilbert said."That's easy for you to say! You used me and now you want to cast me aside. Who do you think I am?!" Harold questioned sharply."What do you want, then?" Gilbert asked darkly