Chapter 312
Virelia, the Hawke family meeting.
“So, that wraps up the report on Alden’s family situation over in Zephra, Ardenza.”
The member who had been sent to investigate in Ardenza finished their debrief. As soon as the words were out, the other family members began murmuring amongst themselves.
“Holy moly, I can’t believe what happened with Alden’s family.”
“No wonder Mr. Dennis Hawke and the others kicked him out back then. Leaving a bad apple like him in the family could have dragged us all down.”
“What was it that got him kicked out again?”
“I can’t remember exactly. Something about him nearly getting the family into trouble. After saving his skin, the family decided to cut him loose. Oh, and there was something off about his genetics, I think.”
“He’s no saint either, getting involved with his own adopted daughter. It’s scandalous, even juicier than any royal gossip around here.”
“It’s a shame, really. All four of his kids ended up in jail too.”
“Those kids have issues too, they and their dad are probably alike. No surprise they all ended up behind bars.”
“Ultimately, it all started because of that adopted daughter.”
“Hey, what about their biological daughter?”
Darcy, the current head honcho of the Hawke Group, had a somber look in his eyes. When the Hawke family hit a rough patch, Alden did come seeking help from the main family.
But they turned him down. They had already caught wind of the Hawke family’s troubles, so they weren’t about to lend a hand.
Besides, Alden’s family had long severed ties with them, leaving no obligation or benefit in helping him.
When neither family ties nor benefits were on the table, the main family naturally said no.
“His biological daughter.” Dennis frowned and turned to Darcy. “Do you know anything about her situation?”
Darcy replied, “From what we can see, the incident doesn’t seem directly related to their biological daughter. But, ever since she started making waves in the public eye, their family began its decline. So I suspect she’s heavily involved in their downfall.”
“And on this trip to Zephra, our folks made another significant discovery.”
Darcy hesitated, weighing whether to spill the beans.
“What kind of significant discovery?” Dennis asked with intrigue.
The others leaned in, eager to hear more. But Darcy deflected with a smile. “I’ll discuss this later with my dad in private. It’s not really relevant to today’s agenda. Let’s get back to discussing the heir situation.”
The mention of heirs quickly shifted the conversation.
The Hawke Group was facing the challenge of grooming a new heir so far. In a family like this, the heir was chosen based on merit.
Everyone present was a direct descendant of the Hawke family. And the heir was a symbol of vested interests. Naturally, everyone hoped their branch would rise to the top.
That was why marriages and births within these family branches happened around the same time, ensuring their offspring wouldn’t be sidelined due to age.
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“By the way, Fiona, where’s your boy? Haven’t seen him around,” Dennis inquired sternly.
The only one missing was Fiona’s son, Carter Hawke.
Fiona, while touching up her makeup, replied, “He’s apparently off to Ardenza. The butler mentioned he’s gone
to meet some girl he’s been dating online. Guess he’s off to meet her in person.”
