Chapter 1958 Give Respect When It's Due

There was an old saying that implied a powerful outsider was no match for a local overlord, but Charis didn't buy into that. He believed that no matter how influential these families were, they would all submit to him as long as he held the lifeline in his hands. At that moment, the hall quieted noticeably after Baxter arrived. Nearly all eyes fell on him. After all, these weren't ordinary people—they all understood the Hensley family's true power. Some time ago, the Hensleys had publicly announced that Baxter's health was failing and that he had retired to live out his remaining years in peace. No one expected his sudden return, let alone that he'd personally kick his own son out of the family. Many speculated that his son had tried to seize the position of family head during Baxter's health crisis, using the opportunity to wrest control of the Hensleys for himself. "The esteemed head of the Hensley family gracing us with his presence? What an honor," came a voice from afar. As