Chapter 491

Chapter 491:
Someone in the room let out a derisive laugh. “Carter, isn’t that suggestion of yours a little out of line?”
“What’s so inappropriate about it?” Carter retorted. “Sure, Cole gathered achievements in the past, but his recent blunders can’t be overlooked just because he once did well. He deserves praise for obeying family traditions and marrying that useless, plain woman, but parading her in front of everyone and dragging down the Evans family’s reputation is unforgivable. If Elliana can’t contribute, she ought to stay at home like Cole’s mother did, not trail after him, even on business trips to Podgend!” Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on ͟.net
Plenty around the table silently agreed with some of Carter’s complaints, but none believed it was a reason to strip Cole of his title. A different family member cut in, “You’re blowing things out of proportion, Carter. These are minor slip-ups. Cole just needs to fix them, not lose his position over them.”
With a look that could freeze water, Carter scoffed. “Maybe Cole hasn’t made any huge mistakes yet, but he’s been spinning out of control ever since he got married. It’s no surprise. He grew up without a mother’s guidance. His character has always been shaky.”
That remark crossed a line. Attacking Cole’s upbringing was more than unfair. Losing a mother at a young age was a tragedy, and Cole’s success despite that loss should have been praised. Instead, Carter used it to undermine him.
Elliana’s eyes snapped to Carter, her stare sharp and unyielding. There was no way she’d let him tear down Cole without a fight.
Carter dismissed Elliana’s anger with a derisive smile, piling on more criticism. “Cole’s already carried that gene disorder, and with that reckless woman at his side, he’s sure to mess up even worse. Who knows what irreparable damage he’ll inflict on the family? That’s why we need to act now. Now, look at Jason. Bertram and Irene raised him right. He’s smart, capable, and about to forge an even stronger alliance once he marries the Thorn Rose leader. Jason’s track record speaks for itself. Isn’t he the obvious choice to take over the Evans family?”
Irene’s heart pounded with excitement. Carter was saying everything she’d ever wanted to hear. If Jason took the position as the family head today, it would finally be her turn to knock Elliana down and settle old scores.
Elliana didn’t even spare Irene a glance. Her attention stayed locked on Carter, her glare unwavering.
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Carter smirked, unfazed. “Let’s be honest, Elliana. You’ve only done one thing since marrying into the Evans family, and that was giving out Venacure. That hardly counts for much. I’m sure you won’t mind if Cole steps aside, right?”
Carter had assumed a confrontation would rattle Elliana, but she stayed calm and collected, refusing to give anything away.
A sharp, almost mocking laugh escaped Elliana once Carter finished pressing her. “Tell me this, Carter—are you truly thinking about the family’s future, or is there something personal behind your push to change the family head?”
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