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
"How's that possible?! You were supposed to be in the Semi-Overlord State! How did you get to the Overlord State?!" Gilbert snapped out of the initial shock and gaped.Though the Overlord State and Semi-Overlord State were only a level apart, there was an enormous gap between the two states and an Overlord could easily support the entire family on their own.If Harold was only at the Semi-Overlord State, the Youngs could simply send a few Semi-Overlords and they would be able to restrain Harold with ease. However, Harold reached the Overlord State and there was no hope for the Youngs to control an Overlord, especially when they were facing the Northern King himself.Benedict and the Southern King stormed into the Field Mansion without concern for their own safety because Benedict was an Overlord and even if the Fields were wronged, they would not have the courage to face Benedict directly.That was proof of just how powerful an Overlord was.Even the Four Major Families would not
"Would you like to play me for a fool, Youngs? You must pay for this!" Harold stated."What exactly do you want?" Melvin inquired."I've got two requests! First and foremost, Gilbert Young contradicted himself, and I don't believe a despicable man like him should be the Youngs' leader!" Harold kept his cool."What?!" Gilbert turned to face Melvin, terrified that Melvin would agree to Harold's condition."Harold Lowe, whether Gilbert becomes our leader is an internal matter that has nothing to do with you!" Melvin grumbled.He decided to agree to reasonable terms in order to avoid conflicts, but Harold was too arrogant to accept such a request because he was involved in deciding who became the leader of the Youngs and Melvin."I'm only saying this for your own good, Mr. Melvin. Gilbert Young is a mediocre man who is currently in a wheelchair. What exactly qualifies him to be your leader? Aren't you concerned that such an idiot will destroy the Youngs?" Harold mockedly sneered."W