Noticing his father’s growing anger, Zayne quickly stood up, bowed his head, and pleaded, “Dad, please calm down. I didn’t mean to upset you. I’m just really worried about Xion. After all, she’s my own flesh and blood. Her life and death are uncertain, and I have no idea where she is. I can’t help but feel anxious…”


    Elder Banks regarded him with a cold stare and replied deliberately, “Zayne, you need to possess the unyielding heart of Taishan if you wish to aplish great things. Are you truly so shaken by the disappearance of an illegitimate daughter? What does it matter? If I were to pass away, would you be able to manage the Banks Family?”


    As soon as Zayne heard this, he became acutely aware of the implications!


    He thought to himself, “The old man is starting to doubt my resolve and capability. This is a troubling sign!”


    “If I continue to obsess over Xion and act too nervously, the old man will certainly perceive me as weak, inadequate for the position of head of the Banks Family…”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “If my concerns about Xion influence the old man’s judgment regarding his sessor, then it would all be for naught…”


    With that in mind, Zayne adopted a serious demeanor and dered, “Dad! Please don’t worry! Regardless of how this situation unfolds, I won’t allow it to affect me!”


    Elder Su scrutinized him with suspicion, responding coldly, “Will it not affect you? It’s not your words that determine your fate; it’s my old man’s judgment that counts!”


    Zayne quickly replied, “You’re absolutely right, Dad! I will prove myself through my actions!”


    Elder Su grunted in acknowledgment and waved him away, “Fine, you may leave.”


    Zayne respectfully responded, “Thank you, Dad. I’ll take my leave now…”


    Elder Banks coldly reminded him, “If Xion is still alive, I trust she will reach out to you. Should she contact you, you must inform me immediately!”


    Zayne assured him without hesitation, “Dad, rest assured. If she does get in touch with me, I will report to you right away!”


    Elder Su grunted again, waving him off, “Go.”


    Zayne swiftly turned and exited Elder Banks’s study, his back already slick with cold sweat.


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    The head of the wealthy family is akin to an ancient lord, and his heir is like a prince beneath him.


    Even though he had been designated by the old man as the future “prince” to inherit the Banks Family, the old man still wielded the true power. Zayne had to remain vignt and tread lightly!


    One misstep in his words could lead to his swift downfall!


    History is replete with princes who were cast aside due to their words and actions against their lords!


    During the Western Han Dynasty, Emperor Han Jing deposed Prince Li Lloyd Rong; in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Emperor Han Zhang deposed Prince Quintong; and during the Three Kingdoms period, Sun Quan deposed Prince Sun He.