Chapter 951


    Moore Family.


    "Old Master, what do you think we should do?" Yousif''s wife, Elina, sat at the foot of Johan''s bed


    and wept. Tears notwithstanding, she was an attractive woman despite getting on in years.


    Johan sat up carefully. His body may be old but his mind was still sharp as a tack. Things rarely


    slipped his notice. In this case, he knew that there must have been a reason behind the trouble the


    Cook family was stirring up.


    This time however Jepherson had gone too far. He really should not have gone to the Cook family


    to take matters into his own hands.


    He should have found out who the mastermind was before cutting the puppet strings.


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    Jepherson''s actions were not merely an affront to the Cook family, Rather, he had offended the


    entire Moore family.


    In any case, if Jepherson was allowed to continue like this, the Moore family would have much to


    lose.


    Johan nced over at Elina. He had always appreciated her usual self-assured and confident


    attitude.


    She was down to earth, never harsh or rude to anyone. Even to those who probably deserved it.


    Even when Yousif wandered, she kept her wits about her and diligently stayed home and faithfully


    took care of the kids.


    Johan admired her greatly for that.


    It was only the tragic deaths of Marianna and Eloisa that prompted her to seek his counsel. Even


    then she did not ask for his direct help and involvement. Instead, she just asked him for advice on


    what she should do.


    It was time to make a decision. He rarely cared about much. Since Elina had never asked him for


    anything before, he couldn''t just sit by and watch. No, he had to do something.


    "Don''t cry. Why don''t you go and visit your parents? Tell your father that I''d visit if my health


    permitted. While it may seem like Jepherson is trying to find fault with the Cook family don''t forget


    what he does to them, affect us too. Anyone who touches the Cooks are touching the Moores."


    "Sorry for the Cook family!"


    "I''ll ask Yousif toe home. That inconsiderate boy is really something else to ignore this


    situation."


    Elina dried her tears went to her parents'' home.


    Alone. She did not bother waiting for her husband, Yousif, to apany her.


    After all, theirs was a marriage of convenience, a business merger. There was no point in hoping for


    more from Yousif.


    Elina approached Johan because her father requested she do so.


    As Elina left, Johan asked his servant to call Yousif to tell him to return home immediately. He was


    going to get an earful and would be made to support Elina.


    Thus for the next three days, Yousif and Elina spent time with the Cook family. They remained until


    Marianna and Eloisa were buried.


    It was time for Johan to call a family meeting.


    Yousif was not cut out to be the head of the family, Indeed Johan needed to choose someone else.


    He wasn''t getting any younger, managing family affairs took more out of him than he''d like to admit.


    Unfortunately, Johan did not have much of a choice. None of his sons were capable or willing to


    take on the mantle. One had health issues and the other refused toe home.


    Both sons however suggested that Jacqueline should assume the role of the head of the Moore


    family.


    Johan hesitated.


    Truth be told, no matter how capable and remarkable a girl was, she would not be able to handle


    being the head of the family. Especially when marriage would divide her loyalty.


    Johan was still deliberating when Yousif returned home.


    Yousif greeted his father and approached him.


    Johan nced over at Yousif in annoyance. It seemed like he had no choice but Yousif. He just


    hoped the boy stepped up to the challenge.


    "What has been going on in Capital City?" Johan mused. If trouble could not be found within


    Richards Group then perhaps it was time to stir something up.


    A pity really, since He and Hansen used to be on such good terms. Yet now...


    Yousif considered his father''s words and suggested, "there''s a project where we are nning to bid


    on, though it would probably be the Richards who will win. Again."


    Someone had to take them down a peg. If Yousif couldn''t get hold of that project he''d do everything


    in his power to make sure they did not win it either.


    Johan contemted his son, the n forming in his mind.


    "Start the bid. Just be cautious about exposing our family to political vultures. We would not want to


    be taken advantage of."


    "Of course, I understand."


    "And how is my granddaughter doing?" Johan suddenly thought of Quirina.


    "She''s almost fully recovered, but she still needs to take it easy." Yousif was puzzled as to where


    Johan''s thoughts went. Why Johan would suddenly ask about Quirina?


    "Ask her toe home. After all, she is part of our family." A n was taking shape in Johan''s


    mind, that girl...


    He closed his eyes. "Find a wise person and teach him well and he will be of use in the future."


    The implication was clear.


    Jepherson''s actions caused two deaths that will not go unpunished. A mole was what he needed,


    one that would wreck Jepherson.


    His n became clearer, Meica would have to lose her reputation.


    Her daughter would take her ce in the Cook family and be a tool to be wielded.


    While Johan obviously had a measure of regard


    for Elina, Meica and Quirina enjoyed no such affection. They were mere chess pieces to him.


    Bitterness rose in Yousif towards his father. After all, Quirina was still his daughter. The thought of


    allowing his daughter to be used in such a way did not sit well with him. It could even be said that


    he would lose his pride.


    For the family''s sake, however, and his status in said family, he had no choice but to sacrifice his


    daughter. He could not wait for Johan to die. Then, he would bring Meica and Quirina back into the


    family fold. At that point, there would be no one who can naysay him.


    He vowed to make it up to them.


    Johan saw through his son but he kept it to himself.


    After all, Yousif had more than one daughter.


    Moreover, Yousif also had a son.


    "You may leave now. Do as I say." Johan dismissed with a careless wave of his hand but then


    stopped Elina from leaving.


    Johan looked at Elina. "You have been with me for many years. I know your character. You''ve done


    pretty well over the years and have taught the kids well."


    "It''s time for Flynt toe home and apany his sisters. He hasn''t been home in a while, has


    he? The house needs a livelier atmosphere. When I die, it will be easier for him to take over being


    head of the Moore family."


    Elina bottled up her happiness and tried not to let her joy show on her face when she heard this.


    She deflected and said, "you''re still strong. Don''t worry too much about the future. The children are


    doing well and we still have Yousif to run things, don''t we?"


    "I''m afraid that Yousif will let you and your son down. It''s just a matter of time. Ask Flynt toe


    home and take up his responsibilities towards the family. At least when I die, you and the kids have


    someone to rely on. Imagine what would happen if Yousif brought back his illegitimate child? I will


    spin in my grave."


    Johan''s words made Elina very happy. She excused herself and left.


    As Elina left, she smiled to herself, it was time to see who woulde out on top,