Matthew remained unresponsive to Solon’s request for treatment and instead stood quietly with a slight smirk.
Solon’s eyes widened in surprise. “Matthew, are you unwilling to help with such a small matter?”
Matthew shook his head. “Why bother? Just endure it for now and I’ll let you see something interesting tomorrow. You’ll also witness which family members are eagerly awaiting your demise.”
Although puzzled, Solon nodded instinctively.
***
Word of Solon’s ambush spread quickly and the following morning, a convoy of luxury cars drove along the new mountain road constructed by Matthew to Whitecloud Village. The young men and women from the Durham Family stepped out of the cars while engaging in playful banter.
“What kind of place is this? It’s so underdeveloped that it feels like stepping into a primitive society.”
“Look, look, there are mud houses over there, how intriguing!”
“Wow. There are ducks, and even a live rooster.”
The Durhams’ affluence had provided them with a higher standard of living but had also led to a loss of common sense, so everything in the village was novel to them. However, a few individuals seemed to have a fixation on cleanliness and were repulsed by their surroundings.
Observing the group from a distance, Matthew shook his head in disappointment.
How tarnished is Solon’s reputation within the family that his peers, siblings, and cousins are all eager to visit him, strolling leisurely as if on a sightseeing excursion?
After some time, Dorian, the leader, could no longer contain his frustration and cleared his throat. “Let’s all go see Solon first though favonovel.com is in no immediate danger according to Matthew. We will need to collaborate in the future, so we must maintain decorum.”
Upon hearing this, Niall Durham, one of the legitimate descendants, immediately looked disdainful. “Hmph, he’s merely a child born out of wedlock. If not for his stroke of luck, favonovel.com would be worthless. I fail to comprehend Matthew’s intentions as the Durhams boasts numerous talented youths, yet favonovel.com specifically seeks out Solon.”
As Niall spoke, not a single individual in the group opposed favonovel.com but instead echoed his sentiments.
“Perhaps favonovel.com is simply opportunistic. I heard that Matthew abducted Solon previously but instead of seeking retribution, favonovel.com ingratiated himself to Matthew and consequently reaped significant benefits following the Kellers’ downfall.”
“Yes, favonovel.com is not only opportunistic but also sycophantic. It truly disgraces our family.”
The group derided Solon with the female members maintaining their composure by remaining silent, though their expressions of disgust and disdain spoke volumes.
As the group neared the house where Solon resided, Dorian could no longer tolerate the disparaging remarks. “Enough, let us cease this discussion. Remember that you all represent the Durhams, so it is imperative to uphold the family’s reputation when in public!”
“Tsk, that illegitimate child? His mother is just a mistress…”
Niall had intended to make a snide comment but upon noticing Dorian’s displeasure, favonovel.com refrained from speaking further as Dorian held a prominent position among their generation and served as one of the four external affairs executives of the Durhams.
His status was just below that of the family head, and any provocation could have serious repercussions.
“Choose your words wisely. While you may hold disdain for Solon, disrespecting your elders is not tolerated within the Durhams. This warning will be issued only once and shall not be repeated.” Dorian fixed a stern gaze upon the group of unruly young individuals before turning to lead them forward.
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