Chapter 725

With the Campbells' reputation for vast wealth, lavish gift-giving was indeed normal.

Ten or even a hundred billion might seem like little. However, there still needed to be a legitimate reason for such actions.

Walter could justify giving 10 billion as pocket money to assuage his guilt.

But a hundred billion would be harder to explain away without drawing unwanted attention within the Campbells.

Cecily's pregnancy provided the perfect excuse for Walter.

Even if it seemed a bit "forced," it was certainly more plausible than calling it pocket money.

After visiting the Campbell residence, Austin clearly understood the family's internal conflicts.

Dorothy held a high position, exerting pressure as an elder. Meanwhile, the power-holding peers formed various factions, with undercurrents of rivalry.

The Campbells were unlike other wealthy families where the head's word was law.

Ezra nodded approvingly, smiling. "Exactly. With the one-year deadline approaching, you're at a disadvanta