If her brother had not been killed, he would have personally smashed her brother into pieces!


    Yet, dwelling on regrets was pointless. The current plight of the Webb family was a direct result of past decisions.


    Lord Webb red at Donald, his voice icy as he inquired, “Where is that woman with thest name Marcone now?”


    Donald quickly replied, “Dad, Xenia has been isting herself in her roomtely. She’s been crying endlessly.”


    “Crying endlessly?” Lord Webb ground his teeth as he retorted, “Why are you allowing such a woman to remain in this house? What purpose does it serve? Are you waiting for the total downfall of the Webb family before you wake up?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Stunned, Donald rushed to defend, “Dad, you can’t hold Xenia responsible for this incident. It’s all tied to her brother’s actions! She’s just as much a victim as I am!”<fn3cee> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? f?i?n?d?n?o?v?e?l?</fn3cee>


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    No one expected the frail-looking Lord Webb to strike Donald at that moment.


    Trembling with rage, Lord Webb said coldly, “A man must be decisive! Indecision only leads to ruin! How did I manage to grow the Webb family to its peak? It’s because I’m more resolute than anyone else when advancing and even more determined when retreating! And you? You cling to your baggage without the courage to let go! If you get ensnared in your own trap, you’ll not only harm yourself but the entire Webb family as well!”


    Donald awkwardly responded, “Dad, Xenia has stood by me for so many years. How can I just throw her out during such a difficult time? If word gets out, what will people think of me and the Webb family? How can I hold my head high after that?”


    Lord Webb looked at him with disdain, snorting, “Do you honestly believe your reputation would remain intact if you don’t expel her? The world already knows John is your wife’s younger brother! Everyone sees you as the one supporting his Beggar n! If you keep her around now that he’s passed, people will only criticize you for stubbornly sticking to a wrong path!”


    Donald was left speechless, realizing the truth in his father’s words.


    Until now, he hadn’t fully grasped the implications of his actions.


    In strategizing for battles, Donald still fell shortpared to Lord Webb.


    If Lord Webb hadn’t pointed out these issues, Donald might never have recognized them.


    As the realization sank in, cold sweat broke out on Donald’s forehead.


    He finally understood the negative consequences his loyalty to Xenia could bring to the Webb family.


    Clenching his teeth, Donald dered to Lord Webb, “Don’t worry, Dad. I’ll handle this situation.”


    With a heavy sigh, Lord Webb slowly closed his eyes. After a moment, he reopened them and asked, “Now tell me, what has happened recently?”


    Donald promptly recounted everything that had transpired in recent times.


    As he listened, Lord Webb’s expression darkened.


    He fixed his gaze on Donald and asked coldly, “You lost over twenty men trying to capture a mere father and son gathering ginseng on Mount Golim?”


    Donald quickly defended himself, “Dad, I initially intended to have The Eight Heavenly Kings handle it for me the second time. They insisted they would only take orders from you. Since you weren’t awake, I had to send my men.”


    Lord Webb pped him again. Donald instinctively covered his face but remained silent.


    After the p, Lord Webb replied coldly, “The father and son at the foot of Mount Golim are still alive. What difference does it make if you bring them back today or next week? Do you honestly think they’d be dead by next week if you don’t act today? If they were that easy to eliminate, the other party wouldn’t have sent so many guards to protect them in such a remote location!”


    “So what’s the rush?”