Chapter 490
Chapter 490:
Settling gracefully onto the sofa, Irene feigned modesty. “The credit should all go to Jason. I just gave birth to him—it’s hardly an achievement.”
“Nonsense, Irene. Raising such an exceptional son is no small feat. You’ve made a huge contribution to the family.”
“Indeed! If every woman who joined the Evans family possessed your brilliance, our fortune and legacy would be nothing short of extraordinary.”
For a brief moment, Irene basked in the glow of praise, while Elliana stood quietly in the corner, unnoticed and forgotten.
Carter spotted the perfect moment and cut in with a sly grin. “Honestly, why not just strip Cole of his role and make Jason the new family head?”
The room instantly fell silent. All eyes swung toward Carter.
Irene saw Jason’s potential marriage to the Thorn Rose leader as her ticket to elevate him above Cole, bringing him closer to the family head’s seat. She never imagined things would progress so quickly and certainly didn’t expect Carter to make such a bold suggestion now.
Carter’s reputation for plotting behind the scenes was no secret, especially since he’d always pushed for his grandson, Clarence, to become the family head. For him to suddenly throw his weight behind Jason left everyone stunned.
Irene struggled to make sense of it all, excitement and doubt tangled together inside her. She couldn’t deny how thrilling it was to finally hear someone say what she’d been quietly hoping for, yet she found Carter’s motivations impossible to trust. After all, Carter was notorious for orchestrating elaborate schemes. What if this was one of his traps? The rest of the family was just as baffled, most unable to hide their shock at Carter’s sudden shift in allegiance. Everyone knew that once an Evans family head had been chosen, it was almost impossible to reverse that decision unless the head made such massive mistakes that the entire family had to call a formal meeting to discuss their removal.
Cole had excelled in his role ever since he stepped up, pushing the Evans family business into new markets and accumulating impressive achievements. His sharp mind and bold actions earned widespread respect. Even Jason’s potential connection to Thorn Rose wouldn’t be enough to justify stripping Cole of the title.
Bertram, Jason’s father, had never once believed his son would replace Cole. Carter’s newfound support felt more like a setup than genuine help. Still questioning Carter’s true intentions, he glanced over at Ruben.
Ruben stayed silent, only shifting his attention to Elliana with a slight tilt of his head.
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Elliana, as Cole’s wife, stood to lose the most if Cole were dethroned. If anyone should have looked rattled, it would be her, yet she remained calm and unruffled, as composed as the delicate vase beside her. Whatever she was thinking, nobody could read it from her expression. After dropping his bold proposition, Carter turned his focus to Elliana, clearly hoping she’d finally lose control. Her steady demeanor left him visibly unsatisfied.
The entire family knew about the feud between Irene and Elliana. Carter, sensing an opportunity, was eager to use their tension to push Cole out of the picture. Only by pulling Cole down from his pedestal could Clarence have a chance.
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