A Bumpy Road to Power

No wonder Jethro Houseman is so desperately trying to get rid of Bohdan Sherwood by any means possible.

Because he's afraid the enormous benefits he holds will turn into nothing.

From the assets left by the Hughes Family.

The Houseman Family is even more astronomical.

And these so-called assets were all gradually seized using their power.

"Dirk, don't feel pressured. Dad wandered through the whirlpool of power all his life. In the end, he entrusted the Hughes Family to you for a reason. Whatever you say, that's what we'll do. We will all abide by Dad's final wishes."

Nora Hughes noticed Dirk Carter's discomfort and comforted him.

Yara Hughes also nodded.

She said, "Yes, we all listen to Dad, and to you. We also believe you will help our Hughes Family get through difficult times."

The so-called difficult times.

Everyone actually knew what it was.

With the fall of the Houseman Family, and Bohdan Sherwood about to take power.

The Hughes Family and Donovan Family were already at the edge of the cliff.

The Donovan Family was better off.

Campbell Donovan was still there, and his prestige remained.

The Hughes Family was different.

With Miles Hughes gone, no one could hold up the sky anymore.

Grant Hughes also knew his abilities were limited. For the sake of the Hughes Family, he didn't have any objections.

Dirk Carter looked up at Grant Hughes.

Grant Hughes strongly nodded, saying, "Little sister is right, I also agree with you."

The three people's unanimous opinions gave Dirk Carter some confidence.

Just as he was about to say something.

Suddenly.

The living room door creaked open heavily.

A commanding voice came in: "A bunch of useless people. The Hughes Family might as well raise a group of pigs rather than you. The family empire Dad worked so hard to build all his life, you beasts are about to hand it over. That's utterly rebellious, worse than pigs and dogs!"

"Big brother..."

Seeing the person who walked in.

The three couldn't help but call out.

That's right.

The person who entered was none other than Aurelius Hughes.

Behind Aurelius Hughes were four middle-aged men.

Each was over fifty, wearing executive jackets. Just by their attire and demeanor, it was clear these four were extraordinary.

"Big brother, this is Dad's last will."

Nora Hughes said weakly.

Aurelius Hughes's eyes glared.

He angrily said, "Last will my ass. It's all Dirk Carter's manipulation. Can the words of an elderly man at death's door be taken seriously?"

Having said that.

His eyes fell on the black box.

Like a starved beast seeing prey.

He was just about to reach for the box.

Dirk Carter slammed the box shut.

"What do you mean?"

Aurelius Hughes's face instantly turned dark.

"I won't take anything inside, but before passing, Old Hughes said, whoever gets these things, it mustn't be you."

Dirk Carter said.

"Oh, aren't you something? Acting like you're the head of the Hughes Family already? Dirk Carter, who do you think you are? What makes you think you're something? Do you have the ability? Today this box, you will give it to me, whether you like it or not. Now that Dad's gone, you're nothing to me, worse than dog shit."

"Big brother..."

Yara Hughes uttered mournfully.

Aurelius Hughes abruptly turned, pointing at Yara Hughes disdainfully: "Shut up. Do you think I don't know you have a thing with Dirk Carter? A wretch under Dirk Carter, is he inciting you to come back and fight for inheritance? You've been gone so long, and only returned when Dad was unwell. Did you really think I couldn't see through you?"

Upon hearing this.

Yara Hughes's face changed.

"Big brother, how can you say that about third sister? She's your sister."

Nora Hughes scolded indignantly.

Aurelius Hughes went mad.

He aimed at Nora Hughes again.

Yelling: "You're not great either. Are you and Dirk Carter also ambiguous? I heard long ago you tried seducing him. What? Do you women also covet the family's assets? I'm telling you, no way."

"Big brother, listen to yourself."

Nora Hughes shouted.

Aurelius Hughes sneered: "Don't you understand my words? I'm your elder brother. You don't support me, but outsiders. Can you claim you never bedded Dirk Carter or licked his gun?"

"I haven't..."

Nothing hurts more than a dead heart.

Seeing elder brother speak to a sister like that.

Nora Hughes's tears couldn't help but flow.

Aurelius Hughes wasn't satisfied.

Pointing now at Grant Hughes.

"You're just a coward, a fool. You're the son of the Hughes Family, yet you voluntarily hand things over to an outsider. What are you thinking? Did Dirk Carter charm you too? With your virtue, you're simply not fit for the Hughes Family!"

Grant Hughes wasn't an eloquent person.

Getting scolded by Aurelius Hughes.

He didn't know how to refute.

Seeing the three siblings rendered speechless by his scolding.

Aurelius Hughes was proud.

At this moment.

Dirk Carter said: "Alright, you've finished scolding your brother and sister, now it's your turn, right?"

"What do you mean my turn? What did I do wrong?"

Aurelius Hughes asked boldly.

Dirk Carter sneered and said: "What did you do wrong? Among your four siblings, you're the only one without brains. Look at the Houseman's situation now, think of your original decisions, still not knowing to repent, still thinking you can lead the Hughes Family to glory? Ambitious beyond the sky, feeble as paper, with ambition but no ability, the Hughes Family in your hands would soon be trashed. You still have the face to scold your siblings. They're at least for the family's good. And you? Do you only see yourself?"

"Dirk Carter, I know you're sharp-tongued, but I'm not buying it today. Now that I'm here, the Hughes Family won't be handed to you. Give me the box, I'll let you leave. If you want to wrestle with me, I'll oblige today!"

Having said that.

Aurelius Hughes slapped the table.

Glaring at Dirk Carter.

His eyes already showed a murderous intent.

"Alright, then try it!"

Dirk Carter countered.

Aurelius Hughes couldn't help but laugh.

He said: "Dirk Carter, seems you still don't get the situation, right? Come, let me introduce to you a few seniors."

Having said that.

Aurelius Hughes stepped back.

Pointing at the four middle-aged men beside him, he introduced one by one: "Deputy Minister of Justice Carter Ford, Minister of Unity of Plainsview State Zach Dixon, Director of Hesslyn State Committee General Office Kenneth Quinn, and lastly, President of state enterprise Keystone Construction Group Blair Fisher. These people are founding members of the Hughes Family. Ask them whether they agree to you running the Hughes Family?"

With the words just out.

President Blair Fisher of Keystone Construction Group stepped forward.

He spoke to Grant Hughes, Nora Hughes, and Aurelius Hughes: "Before we came, we already discussed. Regardless of Old Hughes's will, the Hughes Family must be headed by the eldest son."

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