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    Theodore couldn’t shake the ominous thoughts swirling in his mind, his teeth grinding in frustration as dark intentions consumed him.


    Noticing his eldest son’s discontent, Lord Moore turned to Charlie with a respectful demeanor, saying, “Master Wade, I have a rather bold request that I hope you will consider.”


    With a light smile, Charlie replied, “I’m all ears, Lord Moore.”


    Lord Moore continued, “I would like to propose that you be the second heir to the Moore family’s patriarch. Should anything happen to Jasmine in the future and she doesn’t have children, you would automatically ascend as the head of the family. If you agree to this, I can guarantee you 30% of the family’s profits, and this agreement would stand forever. You have my word.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    The underlying reason for Lord Moore’s request stemmed from his deep-seated worry that his eldest son and his family might pose a threat to Jasmine because of the arrangement. Yet, he hesitated to abandon his n entirely.


    He understood that to elevate the Moore family, appointing Jasmine as the head was of utmost importance.


    It would be ideal if Charlie were to marry Jasmine and thus be part of the Moore family.


    Even if Charlie didn’t wish to be a live-in son-inw, as long as he fathered a child with Jasmine, that child would carry the Moore bloodline, and the family name could be secondary in importance.


    Furthermore, having Charlie as his grandson-inw would be advantageous for Lord Moore.


    At his age, the focus had shifted from wealth to health and longevity.


    Making Jasmine the family head was merely one aspect of his broader vision.


    Ultimately, his greatest desire was for Charlie to be Jasmine’s husband.


    Unbeknownst to Charlie, Lord Moore was still contemting the idea of him being his grandson-inw. Charlie believed that Lord Moore was simply concerned about Jasmine’s future, wishing for him to be close and protective of her.


    If he were to be named the second heir to the family patriarch, it would discourage anyone from harming Jasmine, knowing they would have to contend with him.


    Additionally, even if someone in the family sought to usurp that position, they would have to carefully consider the possibility of facing Charlie.<fnfa34> Follow current nov?ls on find·novel</fnfa34>


    Lord Moore’s offer was indeed generous; he was ready to allocate 30% of the family’s profits to Charlie, a significant sum.


    However, Charlie was already financially secure and didn’t prioritize money.


    His primary concern was Jasmine’s safety and future.


    In Charlie’s eyes, Jasmine ranked just below his wife, ire.


    He could not pinpoint why Jasmine held such a special ce in his heart, but he recognized her as an extraordinary and admirable woman.


    Their connection was strong, and her temperament resonated well with him.


    He even considered her a confidant.


    During their moments together over drinks, Jasmine had shared her difficult past with him. He was aware of her struggles and the constraints imposed upon her by her affluent upbringing.


    Thus, Charlie genuinely wished for Jasmine to ascend as the head of the Moore family.


    This way, she would be free from anyone forcing her into unwanted situations in the future.


    With sincere conviction, he assured Lord Moore, “Rest assured, I will ensure Jasmine’s safety from here on out.”


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