No matter what, Slade could only satisfy his mouth previously. But this time, Thomas would not be able to get away so easily. He would either have to give up the family master's position or give up Goode … It would depend on his choice.
Thinking of this, a sinister smile suddenly flashed across Slade's chrysanthemum-like old face. This was an absolutely good opportunity. If this opportunity had come a little later, Wich would have already become popular. At that time, even if Thomas gave up his position, the family master's position would inevitably fall to Thomas' grandson, Wich.
But now, Wich was still young. Although he had begun to show his talents, he was still slightly inferior to Slade's son, Kevithan, who was more mature. Therefore, there was an eighty percent chance that the family master's position would fall to Kevithan.
Therefore, before anyone else spoke, Slade didn't mind firing the first shot and directly pointed the spearhead at Thomas. Although it was just a simple question and there was no obvious intention to go against Thomas, everyone knew what Slade was thinking. If you ask if this matter was caused by the Butterfly Family, isn't it obvious that you are complaining about Thomas for provoking the Butterfly Family and implicating the Lancer Family because of his grandson?
Thomas's expression changed slightly in the face of Slade's hidden question. He had long known that Slade was dissatisfied with him, but the family had reached the most dangerous moment at this moment. This old guy was still thinking about internal strife. Really …
"Big brother, this matter was indeed caused by the Butterfly Family." Thomas didn't deny it because it was useless to deny this kind of thing. Everyone knew the reason, so there was no need for Thomas to explain or deny it.
"Hmph, it is indeed the Butterfly Family. I say, second brother, I think this matter has nothing to do with our Lancer Family at all. It is obviously a dispute between the Douglas Family and the Butterfly Family. Why are we pretending to be big wolves? What does this matter have to do with us?"
"Slade!" Thomas's face immediately turned ashen. He called Slade directly by his name instead of Big Brother. He was very angry. At this time, Slade didn't forget to attack him. "The main problem now is how to solve the current difficulties the family is facing. What's the point of mentioning these things?"
"Why are you mentioning them? I just want to say that if it weren't for Goode, would our Lancer Family face the current predicament? Isn't this all because of Goode? " Slade snorted coldly, "There is a problem now, but he is fine. Is it reasonable for the Lancer Family to face it?"
"Slade! Goode is your niece's son and your closest relative. How is he not related to our Lancer Family? "Thomas was furious after hearing Slade's words." How can you be so heartless? "
"I'm heartless?" Slade shrugged. "Is Goode's surname Lance? His surname is Douglas! If the Douglas Family doesn't stand up for him, why should the Lancer Family stand up for him? What kind of logic is this? "
As soon as Slade said that, everyone fell silent. Even Thomas, who had been hooting earlier, shut his mouth! What Slade said was right. Why should the Lancer Family stand up for something that the Douglas Family didn't? What kind of logic was this?
Thomas knew that he was in the wrong in this matter. It was futile to argue because he had indeed stood up for Goode, resulting in the current situation.
However, everyone had their own ulterior motives. For example, his third brother, Lecroft, who had never spoken. This guy wasn't a good person either. He was more than twenty years younger than Thomas and was also one of the strong candidates for the family master. However, Lecroft usually didn't reveal anything and had always shown an aloof attitude, so everyone ignored him.
This was also the reason why Slade didn't take him seriously. In Slade's opinion, Lecroft had no intention of competing for the family master position. He was just a carefree elder and didn't want to get involved in the family's disputes at all. That was why he regarded his son Kevithan's only competitor as Wich.
However, Thomas knew that it wasn't that Lecroft didn't want to compete, but he knew that his situation was weaker than Thomas and Slade. He was born later. After he became an adult, Thomas and Slade had already established themselves in the family and controlled many of the family's elders to form their own faction. Therefore, Lecroft's rash participation in the battle would only make these two guys more wary of him, making it more difficult for him to succeed.
There was one time when the three brothers went to visit their late father's grave. In front of their father's tombstone, Lecroft muttered behind Thomas and Slade's back. This allowed Thomas to discover a shocking secret!
It turned out that it wasn't that Lecroft didn't want to compete for the family master position. He was complaining about why he was born a few years later and why his father left him too little foundation. He passed away before his wings were fully grown.
Thomas was secretly shocked. It seemed that he had underestimated this third brother before! Thus, from then on, Thomas began to secretly be on guard against him. Under this vigilance, he discovered many small hidden arrows from Lecroft.
Thomas was very glad that he had discovered this big secret. Otherwise, he would have unknowingly fallen into Lecroft's trap.
Perhaps, Lecroft also realized that this was an opportunity, a good opportunity to overthrow Thomas! He had to let himself hit the nail on the head in order to smoothly take over the position of Patriarch before Kevithan.
Otherwise, when Thomas and Slade were on guard against him, it would be even more difficult to achieve his goal. Therefore, Lecroft had been enduring until this opportunity appeared.
Lecroft also realized that this opportunity was not to be missed, so he decisively joined the battle and began to attack Thomas, "Second Brother, I think what Big Brother said is right. This is obviously the Douglas Family's matter. Why is our Lancer Family interfering? Is our Lancer Family too comfortable, so we have nothing better to do? "
Lecroft had always maintained a neutral position in family meetings as if the things around him had nothing to do with him. But this time, what made Slade feel strange was that Lecroft actually stood on his side and attacked Thomas with him!
Slade couldn't help but be overjoyed when he thought of this. He didn't think much about it. In his opinion, Lecroft didn't want to participate in the family struggle. And this time, he was obviously extremely dissatisfied with Thomas' approach, so he spoke up!
After all, Lecroft was also a member of the Lancer Family. The fate of the Lancer Family was closely related to him. Now that the Lancer Family was in danger, it was naturally impossible for Lecroft to not speak up.
Thomas also didn't expect that Lecroft would choose to oppose him at this time. He was a little annoyed and scolded in his heart. You finally couldn't hold it in after so long? But you are still too inexperienced. How can you be Slade's opponent? You can only be cannon fodder at this time. In the end, the one who reaps the benefits is that old guy Slade.
"Well, no matter what, this matter was indeed caused by me. But now is not the time for us to blame anyone. Let's work together to get through this crisis first, right?" Thomas said with a sullen face, "If we don't get through this, then our Lancer Family will be finished. What's the use of saying this?"
Thomas's words made Slade and Lecroft alert. Indeed, the urgent matter was to solve the problem in front of them, not attack Thomas. It would not be too late to attack this old guy after the problem was solved.
"Hmph!" Slade snorted coldly, "Although the urgent matter is to solve the problem in front of us, I think we still need to quickly discuss and confirm the next family master candidate after the problem is solved. Some people are too arrogant and underestimate their opponents. If this continues, the Lancer Family will be ruined sooner or later. "
"Indeed, I agree with Big Brother's words." Lecroft was waiting for this sentence, so he quickly seconded.
"Underestimating their opponents?" Thomas was angry when he heard this word, "The Butterfly Family is pretending to be weak. They obviously have a good relationship with the Buffon Family, but they pretended to be weak. Isn't this a trap? You said that you have such good resources. Why don't you directly buy firearms from the Buffon Family? Why are you looking for our Lancer Family? Isn't this intentional? "
Although Slade and Lecroft knew that Thomas was telling the truth, what was the Butterfly Family playing at? It was a trap. However, the two of them were aiming to attack Thomas. Even if they agreed, they couldn't say it out loud.
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