His words carried a hint of condescension.


    Although Old Mr. Summerton didn’t disy it outwardly, he felt a deep sense of dissatisfaction.


    Even though Old Mr. Summerton had long passed on the family business to Zaiden, having previously


    been the vice president of the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce and on equal footing with Bobby’s


    father, Old Mr. Summerton found it hard to ept taking orders from Bobby.


    However, with the Summerton family’s power waning and the sessor not measuring up to the


    previous generation, their strength and status in Nuthana were now inferior to the Silverbane family.


    Old Mr. Summerton knew he had to bide his time.


    “Mr. Silverbane, please Inform me of the assistance you require.”


    “Vory well, I’ll got straight to the point.”


    Bobby was even more direct now. “Firstly, I need the Summerton family’s cooperation to secure victory


    in the Nuthana Grand Martial Showdown and build a strong reputation.”


    Before Zaiden could interject, Old Mr. Summerton signaled for him to remain silent.


    “The second matter is supporting my bid to seed my father as the new president of the Nuthana


    Chamber of Commerce in the uing election next month,” Bobby continued.


    “Bobby, what benefits will the Summerton family gain from this?” Althea inquired at once.


    The Summerton family will retain the vice president position under my leadership, but obedience is


    paramount. I assure you that the Summerton family will continue to thrive and prosper.


    Bobby’s demeanor grew increasingly proud, positioning himself above the Summerton family and


    indicating that the Summerton family had to listen to him in the future.


    Zaiden appeared visibly displeased.


    Old Mr. Summerton remained silent, nodding in acquiescence.


    “If the Summerton family chooses not to cooperate, your position will not be secure once I be the


    president.


    Consider your options carefully!” Bobby concluded before leaving.


    “Dad, Bobby is so arrogant! If we refuse to cooperate and prevent him from bing president, I


    wonder how he ns to handle us!”


    Zaiden, a man of strong character, felt deeply offended by Bobby’s words and was reluctant toply.


    “Zaiden, remember what I’ve always told you? Some thoughts are best left unspoken!”


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    Old Mr. Summerton promptly reminded Zaiden.


    While Zaiden wasn’t wary of Althea, Old Mr. Summerton understood that a woman’s loyalty ofteny


    with her maiden family. If their intentions were revealed to Bobby, it could inadvertently cause offense.


    Althea remained silent at that moment.


    Shortly after, Aidan entered with his entourage.


    “Hello, Old Mr. Summerton. Did Bobby just request your assistance in securing victory and supporting


    his bid to be the president of the chamber ofmerce?”


    Aidan’s words were more blunt and less restrainedpared to Bobby’s.


    “Aidan, what brings you here today?”


    Zaiden, mindful of the situation, chose not to respond directly to Aidan’s question and instead posed


    one of his own.


    Aidan showed little interest in their response, disying more arrogance than Bobby. “I am here to


    challenge the


    Summerton family. The Tanner family is determined to win the Grand Martial Showdown and im the


    presidency of the Nuthana Chamber of Commerce.


    You’d better know what’s good for you. Don’t you dare support the Silverbane family and go against


    us!”


    “What?” Zaiden eximed with surprise. He had not expected that the Tanner family would have such


    ambitions.


    “Mr. Tanner, do you truly believe everyone will elect you as president?” Zaiden couldn’t help but


    question.


    Bobby was the eldest son of Stanley, the current president. If Stanley were to step down, it would be


    surprising if Bobby were the next president. What made. the Tanner family think they could be


    president?


    In terms of assets, influence, connections, and power, what leverage could they possibly have over the


    Silverbane family?


    In the eyes of the Summerton family, they were merely pawns of the Tanner family of Zovince.


    “I knew you would underestimate us, so I came to remind you.”


    Aidan smirked triumphantly. “We now have the backing of the Airspace Group. If we win the Grand


    Martial


    Showdown championship, which will boost our reputation and influence, the presidency will surely


    belong to the Tanner family!”


    “What? The Airspace Group?”


    This time, it was the moreposed Old Mr. Summerton who eximed, as he had a better


    understanding of the Airspace Group than Zaiden.