CHAPTER 712 THE FEUD (17) THE DISPUTE

Chapter 712 The Feud (17) The Dispute

"We do understand, Mr Collins." Flattered the newsmen, "And we do feel sorry for Mr Balderston."

"Oh, it's sad!" Rowan sighed heavily and said, "Melvin died, and left no children. I've made a pact with

his father that our families would be allied. Unfortunately, my elder daughter Sarah is very strong-

minded and fell for another guy. My younger daughter was too young then. Now she's old enough to

get married but Melvin is dead. It's a pity that the Balderston family has no heirs."

The more he talked about it, the more sorrowful he looked. Indeed, he'd played a very sad senior

generation in front of the media, who had echoed with Rowan and made remarkable speeches.

A journalist, who was arranged by the Collins family, seized the chance to ask, "Mr Collins, now that Mr

Balderston is dead with no heirs, and Mrs Balderston is too sad and weak to take care of the family.

We'd like to know what will happen to its political power. Could you please give some advice?" owns © this.

Rowan pretended to be surprised by the question and replied, "I've been too sad to consider it.

Everything is fine with the Balderston family now. We'll see."

"Mr Collins."

Suddenly, an important official spoke.

"The two families have ruled Northfield together for long. Now, something has happened to the

Balderston family, and we can't sit back and do nothing, since it's about the fate of half of the country

and its people. Mr Collins, please consider this matter as soon as possible. The head of the Balderston

family is gone, and it'll be a total disaster for Northfield if anything happens! We all feel bad and

understand your feelings. But we do hope you can take up the responsibility for your country and

people!"

The speech was impressive and a little pushy, sounding like it was a must that Rowan had to take care

of the Balderston family, and it had also given Rowan a good reason to meddle in.

Oscar stood in a corner and watched around. If everything went well, Melvin would be here an hour

later, which would be the best time for Manuel and Laird to save Cian and Hannah. He swallowed a

little and tried not to be distracted.

Rowan looked kind of helpless and added, "I also wish to help the Balderston family take care of its

political power, but they've got no heirs, which has stung me."

"Many countries are ruled by only one official family. Northfield was once ruled solely by the royal Wells

family before the two families took power. A lot happened later and the two families took over the

country. Indeed, they did a great job and Northfield is flourishing day by day. But here's the situation.

The only leader of the Balderston family is dead without any children or suitable heirs. In this case, Mr

Collins, only you're capable of ruling the country. So, in my opinion, Mr Collins, you must shoulder the

responsibility and merge both families into one power. I know it's a lot of pressure and burden, but

Northfield needs you. I hope you can undertake the responsibility."

While Rowan was about to say something, another important official seconded, "Mr Collins, please take

up the responsibility and merge both families' power."

"Mr Collins, please shoulder..."

Suddenly, people spoke in one voice. Most of the guests present at the funeral were from the Collins

family. Everything had been planned by Rowan, who was going to put on a good show and take over

the political power of the Balderston family with good reason.

Rowan nodded helplessly under the requests of many important officials and stated, "I understand what

you are concerned about, and know that you are standing in the position of the country. For so many

years, the two families have been devoted to the development of Northfield. Something terrible has

happened, and the Collins family must take up the responsibility of ruling the whole country. Hereby, I'll

solemnly accept your requests and take full charge of the Balderston family from now on."

It was another awe-inspiring speech. People applauded wildly as if they were at Rowan's inauguration

ceremony, instead of Melvin's funeral.

It was lively and jubilant in the room. Suddenly, there came a man, the minister of the Balderston

family, who'd pretended to surrender to the Collins family. Normally, the minister was supposed to

surrender to the Collins family again and show his loyalty in public, which would make it more

convincing that Rowan was going to take over the power of the Balderston family. Rowan looked at him

mildly, showing his tolerance and acceptance of the officials from the Balderston family.

"Mr Collins," said the minister respectfully.

"Do you want to say something?" Rowan nodded and asked.

"Yes."

"Go ahead. Just feel free to speak your mind." Said Rowan generously.

He stared at Rowan ruthlessly and said, "Mr Collins, as the minister of the Balderston family, I'm very

grateful that you've accepted the Balderston family. I feel glad and lucky that we have a great leader

like you."

Rowan was delighted to hear that but appeared very serious and said, "It's my pleasure. I'll do my best

to help and take care of the Balderston family. Hope you can help me."

"Mr Collins, you're the only man who can rule the whole country." Flattered the minister, "I'll go all out to

help you run the Balderston family if Mr Balderston has passed away."

Rowan pulled a long face immediately. His inappropriate words had tensed things up in the room.

"Mr Balderston did pass away." Retorted one of the important officials from the Collins family.

"Really?" the minister asked him back, "How could you be sure the body was Mr Balderston?"

"We've run a DNA test, and Mrs Balderston has admitted he was her son."

"DNA test?" the minister smiled more sarcastically, "Well, now can you please let Mrs Balderston tell

the media the one lying in the coffin is her son, Melvin Balderston?"

"You know Mrs Balderston is too sad to say anything."

"She can't say it or she isn't allowed to say it?"

"Enough! It's not time for you to screw it up. It's time to mourn Mr Balderston..."

"Are you mourning Mr Balderston or seizing the chance to take over the power of the Balderston

family? Stop fooling us." The minister snorted and revealed the truth.