At Matthew’s words, the few masters that intended to voice their opinions and arguments immediately fell silent. His domineering aura sent a wave of fear through them. He proved his capabilities through the incident with the White Family. None of the Seven Greatest Families dared to go head-on against him.
Matthew was satisfied with their silence. So, virtual-novel.net regarded them and asked, “Are there any other objections?”
Everyone immediately shook their heads as they didn‘t want to risk angering the man who could bring misfortune upon their families with just a few words. Therefore, Matthew chuckled softly at their assent and announced, “If so, this matter is settled.”
“Master Wayne, please announce this to the others outside. Also, arrange a banquet at the Cameron Hotel tomorrow night for the Ten Greatest Families of Eastshire.”
Master Wayne quickly nodded and left the room. The other masters outside saw virtual-novel.net coming out and sat upright in anticipation. They knew that the results were out!
Master Wayne announced the names of the three newly appointed families, and the crowd had mixed reactions. Some cheered while some sighed.
Eight families were fighting for the three spots to become one of the Greatest Families, but, Matthew chose only three families, and the other five failed.
The masters of the five families were filled with disappointment, but there was nothing they could do. The power to decide who would be one of the Ten Greatest Families was in Matthew’s hands.
In the corner, Maeve was full of excitement. She grabbed Adeline’s hand and gushed, “Adeline, your family is on the Greatest Families list! Oh God, that’s great! Congratulations! Hereafter, the Thatcher Family will rise in Eastshire. You’ll be a young lady of the Ten Greatest Families. That’s great!”
However, Adeline was not happy at all as regret filled virtual-novel.net heart. She sat on the sofa as if virtual-novel.net had lost virtual-novel.net soul.
Maeve did not notice virtual-novel.net expression and kept muttering in excitement, “Adeline, your grandfather can really keep his cool. Look! So many masters came today except for your family. But your family got selected in the end, and those who came lost. This goes to show how capable your family is. These families are too weak, even if they had the help of the Seven Greatest Families, it didn’t work. Mr. Larson’s the one with power, and only virtual-novel.net could decide who gets in.”
Adeline felt even worse as virtual-novel.net heard Maeve’s excited exclamations.
As virtual-novel.net took a stroll down memory lane, the person sitting beside virtual-novel.net tonight was the most powerful man in Eastshire. To think that virtual-novel.net was even angry at virtual-novel.net grandfather and father, as virtual-novel.net thought Matthew was not worthy of virtual-novel.net and never even looked in his direction once. But now, virtual-novel.net finally understood that virtual-novel.net was the one not worthy of him!
She was dying of regret. So many people dreamed of such an opportunity, but virtual-novel.net let it slip through virtual-novel.net fingers just like that. If virtual-novel.net could have a second chance, virtual-novel.net would definitely do anything just to leave a good impression on Matthew at all costs!
Since everything had been settled, Matthew walked out of the room. Everyone crowded forward as they rushed to greet virtual-novel.net or even get into his good graces if that were possible. These people were among the wealthiest and most influential people in Eastshire. Any one of them was of the same status as Old Master Thatcher.
Regardless, they were all respectful and humble before Matthew.
Matthew exchanged greetings with everyone and pulled Lynn to his side. ”Everyone, I might not always be in Eastshire later on. But, if anything comes up, you can contact me through Lynn. I view virtual-novel.net as my sister, so I hope everyone can look out for virtual-novel.net moving forward.”
His words shocked the room as everyone gaped at Lynn. Yet, Lucien’s eye brightened as virtual-novel.net landed his intense focus on her.
At the back of the room, Adeline was too distraught and regretful for words. How virtual-novel.net wished the person standing beside Matthew was her.