Chapter 202

Hector remained indifferent in the face of the Crane family members' accusations. After everyone had said their piece, Hector finally spoke. His voice was calm and measured. "This is the ancestor's decision. If you have a problem with it, you're welcome to ask him yourself." At the mention of the Crane family ancestor, those who had been questioning Hector immediately fell silent. "Since no one intends to confirm it with him directly, then we'll proceed as Daniel suggested. Remember—our family's true strength has never been brute force but wisdom." With that, Hector turned and left. They exchanged silent glances as they struggled to contain their resentment. For a renowned hidden family to be shaken by a single remark from Daniel was frustrating. But under the circumstances, defying the ancestor's will wasn't an option. All they could do was grit their teeth and endure. … At Obsidian Group, Omari sat in his office. His body was wrapped in bandages, and he looked gloomy. Unlik