Gloria's voice was firm and resolute. She didn't know what kind of danger Chaos City was going to face, but her current job was very important to her. In fact, it was even more important to her than becoming the successor.
In the beginning, she was competing with Cyril for the right of succession. Perhaps she had wanted to prove herself and fight for her father and family.
However, when she saw those young ladies wearing beautiful clothes and revealing confident and beautiful smiles, she seemed to have gradually found the value of her existence.
Introducing cotton yarn to the market at a low price would definitely cause a huge stir in the fabric market. Perhaps it would be able to change the current situation where cotton fabric was so expensive that ordinary people couldn't afford it.
Perhaps it would be very difficult for her to reach the heights of her grandfather, and perhaps she wouldn't be able to create another Family Moreton, but she had found joy and value in doing these things.
A hint of surprise appeared on Geoffrey's face, but it was quickly replaced by an indecipherable smile. He said in a low voice, "If I die, how am I going to do these things?"
"May I ask what happened in Chaos City, Grandpa? Why is it so sudden? "Gloria asked as she looked directly at Geoffrey.
"An ancient devil has appeared near Chaos City, and it's about to break out of the seal. All of the powers on the Norland Continent have sent powerful beings to reinforce it, but that devil is extremely powerful. Once the seal and the defensive line are broken, Chaos City will be the first to bear the brunt." Geoffrey heaved a forlorn sigh, and said, "It's said that the Urba Tribe was wiped out because of it."
Gloria's eyes gradually widened, and a hint of fear appeared on her face.
"We don't have much time left, so you have to sign this letter of confirmation. I'll announce this to all of our people later. After leaving Chaos City, you'll be their leader," Geoffrey said to Gloria.
Gloria took a long while to digest this terrifying news, and hesitantly asked, "What about you, Grandpa? Aren't you going to leave with us? "
"I'll stay." Geoffrey nodded, and said, "Chaos City is my hometown. It's the place that made me who I am. Even if I die, I have to die here in peace."
"But —"
"Sign it. It's getting late, and most of the Buffetts should have left by now. You should leave the city as well," Geoffrey interrupted Gloria.
Menard put the confirmation letter in front of Gloria.
Gloria looked at Geoffrey's aged face. The light of the past seemed to have faded from his body, and he now looked like an ordinary old man.
After roughly scanning through this inheritance confirmation form, Gloria picked up a pen and signed her name in the most solemn section.
At this moment, she seemed to feel a strong sense of responsibility falling on her shoulders. It was the responsibility of the rise and fall of a large family.
"You chose your own path. I hope you won't regret this decision in the future." A rare smile appeared on Geoffrey's face as he looked at Gloria. "Go ahead. Your parents should be waiting for you."
Gloria stood up, bowed to Geoffrey, and left.
Half an hour passed quickly, and the family members gathered in the front yard again with boxes of various sizes.
Gloria also stood in the front row with Lance and the others.
"You'll be leaving the city by car in a while, and then transfer to flying steeds to Chaos City." Geoffrey looked at everyone, and announced their destination.
Everyone had different expressions on their faces. They still didn't understand why they were suddenly going to Rodu, which was thousands of kilometers away.
"Before we leave, I have something to announce." Geoffrey interrupted everyone's whispers. He looked at Gloria, and said, "From today onwards, Gloria will be the only successor of the Family Moreton. If I die, she will automatically become the family leader, and be in charge of all matters of the family."
Everyone was stunned to hear that, and then a commotion broke out.
Gloria and Cyril were fighting for the right of succession. Although Cyril had been reprimanded and punished by Geoffrey for offending Master Rôme, Gloria was still young, and had only been involved in the family's affairs for a few months. Why would the family leader suddenly make her the only successor?
Cyril stood rooted to the spot, as if he had been struck by lightning.
Herty and Hernie stared at Gloria with incredulity etched on their faces.
"Master … Master, did you say something wrong? Why … Why would you suddenly make Gloria the successor? Didn't you agree to let Cyril try again? "Madam Denise asked in a trembling voice.
"Yes, Father, you can't do that. I'm your son, and she's just a granddaughter who's going to be married off. You can't hand over all the family assets to her." Cyril was also a little flustered, and there was a look of horror on his face.
"If I don't hand it over to her, am I supposed to hand it over to a wastrel like you?" Geoffrey stared coldly at Cyril. "How many chances have I given you over the years? When have you ever taken them? If you had any brains left, you wouldn't have done such a thing! "
"Master …" Denise still wanted to persuade him.
"Shut up, you!" Geoffrey glanced at her. "If you hadn't always spoiled and protected him, he wouldn't have turned into such an idiot. You still have the face to beg for mercy on his behalf?"
Geoffrey glanced sideways at the sobbing Aviva, Herty, and Hernie. The three of them immediately fell silent.
The entire front yard was silent, and Geoffrey's majestic aura was fully displayed at this moment.
Everyone couldn't help but look at Gloria. The young girl who used to wear a veil and didn't have much of a presence, after taking off her veil, her beautiful face and outstanding talent in business gradually made her stand out.
However, no one would've thought that she would become the only successor of Family Moreton so quickly.
"I've already written and signed the notarial deed. Chaos City and Rodu will acknowledge its validity, so don't try to do anything funny. Otherwise, you'll be kicked out of the family." Geoffrey glanced coldly at Cyril and Denise.
"Let's go. Live well." Geoffrey waved his hand, and turned to walk slowly into the yard.
Everyone was led to the backyard by the servants. There were already over a dozen horse-drawn carriages waiting there.
Gloria took one last look at Geoffrey's lonely back, and followed her clansmen while holding Mickey's hand.
…
"Let's go to Amy's first," Gloria said to the coachman as soon as the horse-drawn carriage drove out of the back gate of the Moreton Manor.
The coachman looked troubled. "But Young Mistress, Master said …"
"We can make it if we hurry up," Gloria said with a firm tone.
"Alright. Please take a seat." The coachman nodded, and the horse-drawn carriage sped off.
A few minutes later, the horse-drawn carriage stopped outside Amy's.
Gloria jumped down from the horse-drawn carriage, and quickly walked to the door. She was a little surprised to see the notice hanging on the door, but she quickly rang the bell hanging on the door.
"Mr. Meg doesn't seem to be home?" After knocking on the door for two minutes, Gloria gave up with resignation. She turned around and answered her parents' call. She took out a letter and stuffed it under the door, and then ran into the dining room.
"Mr. Meg should be able to see it, right?" Gloria lifted a corner of the curtains, and looked at the restaurant that was gradually disappearing behind her as she thought to herself with a troubled expression.
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