The Established Siblings Of The Pack
Chapter 26

The Established Siblings Of The Pack Chapter 26

Chapter 26

To make up for the shortfall, Reene visited all of the investment companies in Cleapolis from sunrise tosundown. However, none of them were willing to invest in her company as they didn’t want to offendthe Jacob Family.Her last resort was to return to the Wynn Family and seek her grandfather’s help.AsHenrich Wynn sat on his armchair, a light flickered in his eyes. “It’s not impossible for me to temporarilyget you through your difficulties… However, the funds withdrawn by the Jacob Family are not a smallamount, and the Wynn Family can’t help you unconditionally, can we?His words clearly meant thatReene wasn’t part of the Wynn Family.Her gaze darkened. “Grandpa, you don’t have to make up forthe shortfall all at once. You just have to invest a portion of funds for the company to operate normally.I’m confident that we will be able to get through this! Neveah Department Store is a product of my hardwork, and I will never let it go down. If you’re willing to help me get through this, I’m willing to pay theprice!” Reene pleaded.“Hahaha! Since you’ve brought it up, I might consider it.”He then looked over atClarence and asked, “Clarence, do you have any thoughts about this? Please share them withus.”“Clark Corporation would be able to fund the money, but as a condition, you’ll have to transfereighty percent of Neveah Department Store’s shares to me!” Clarence let out a sinister smile beforecontinuing, “Moreover, you’ll have to let Alex be the chairman of the company!”“Eighty percent of theshares…” Reene’s red lips trembled as she was caught in a dilemma.“Why? Are you not willing to doso? In that case, we shall wait for the demise of Neveah Department Store!” Alex scoffed.His wordswere like a sharp knife, stabbing right into her heart. She’d never let her hard work go down thedrain!“Sure! I promise to give you eighty percent of the shares, as well as the position of chairman.However, I must participate in making important decisions for the company!” Reene gritted herteeth.Clarence laughed smugly, “Hahaha! That won’t be an issue. I’ll get someone to draft the transfercontract over the next few days, and we shall sign it at Neveah Department Store in threedays!”Meanwhile, Kingsley had no idea about the difficulties that Reene was facing. Currently, he wason his way to the suburbs; after dinner, he had received a phone call from Gavin notifying him thatHenrich was in Cleapolis.The Tanner Mansion was located in the suburbs, and it was designed with a

vintage touch to it.In one of the rooms on the second floor of the mansion, Henrich was seen sitting ona luxurious cushion while playing chess. His second son, George Tanner, and his third daughter,Chermaine Tanner, were standing next to him.Even though Henrich was almost in his eighties, he wasstill full of energy like a sixty-year-old.After Gavin brought Kingsley into the room, he bowedrespectfully. “Father, Kingsley is here.”The next moment, one of the chess pieces dropped on the chessboard.As Henrich slowly raised his head, he saw Kingsley standing upright by the door. “Are you thedescendant of the Nicholson Family?” he asked.Henrich looked at him intently as if he was trying tofigure him out.Kingsley greeted smilingly, “Mr. Tanner, it’s nice to finally meet you.”Henrich raised hisbrows, recalling how frightened the juniors of the Tanner Family were when they first met him. In fact,they were so nervous that they would stutter. However, the young man standing in front of him didn’tshow any trace of fear whatsoever.“According to the Tanner Family’s house rules, juniors will have togreet Mr. Tanner by kneeling,” Gavin said in a small voice.“I’m not part of the Tanner Family,” Kingsleyreplied calmly while smiling. How could they make the God of War kneel in front of them? After all, itmight be too overwhelming for an old man reaching his eighties.When they heard those words, theTanner siblings felt anxious since no one in their family had been so impudent toward Mr. Tanner. Notonly that, no one in the Northern Underworld of Qusita dared not to kneel before him!As Gavin wasabout to reprimand Kingsley, Henrich raised his hand to stop Gavin. “That’s fine. You can sit down ifyou don’t want to kneel,” he stated.“Sure thing, old man.” Kingsley sat down directly on the cushion. Ashe sat right in front of Henrich, the only thing between them was the chess board.Three of the siblingslooked at each other with sour expressions, for only several people could sit on the cushion. Up untilthen, only a few venerable men were lucky enough to have sat on it a few times. Even the threesiblings weren’t qualified to sit there!“Kingsley, you can’t sit there!” Gavin was covered in sweat as hemuttered. “Why can’t I sit here?” He moved to make space before asking, “Uncle Tanner, would you liketo sit next to me?”Gavin took a step back and refused while shaking his hand. “I wouldn’t dare to—”“Why not? Isn’t this cushion for people to sit on? Don’t you think so, old man?” Kingsley grinned atHenrich.The older man gazed at him intently and explained, “Of course it is, but there’s a condition toit.”“Oh? What is it?”“If you sit here, you’ll have to play a round of chess with me. If you win, you can sit

however you want in the future,” Henrich said nonchalantly.“What if I lose?”“If you lose, the hill behindthe Tanner Mansion will be your final resting place.”Upon hearing that, Chermaine immediately went upand said, “Father, he is not part of the Tanner Family. He’s unaware of our rules, so youshould…”Before she could complete her sentence, Henrich interrupted, “He doesn’t know about therules, but shouldn’t you know about it?”“Y-Yes, I’m aware.”Chermaine didn’t dare to say anything. In theend, she merely stepped aside with a worried expression.As Henrich pointed at the chessboard in frontof him, he said, “Shall we continue with this game?”“Sure. It seems like both sides are evenlymatched.” Kingsley nodded.“You’ll play for white, and I’ll play for black.”“Alright.”After they reached anagreement, Kingsley picked up a chess piece and placed it on the chessboard.Thirty minutes later,Henrich’s frown deepened as he was on the losing end.Kingsley had all the advantages, and all thatwas left was for him to make his last move. By then, Henrich would be defeated.Meanwhile, the Tannersiblings stood on one side as they held their breaths. They were so nervous that they almost forgot howto breathe.Henrich had obtained the highest ranking in chess and his chess skills had transcended toanother level. All these years, no one had been able to win against him. Needless to say, no oneexpected that Kingsley could break the old man’s winning streak!“Kid, are you trying to let me win?” AsHenrich looked at Kingsley, he asked, “You had the opportunity to take me down, why did you let melive instead?”“I’m waiting.”“What are you waiting for?”“I’m waiting for you to admit that you’ve lost.”Kingsley smirked while looking calm.Upon hearing his words, the siblings’ hearts almost stopped!Henrich had ruled over the Northern Underworld of Qustia and was considered a hero. Never in his lifehad anyone dared to ask him to surrender. Gavin’s palms were sweating as he feared that the old manwould order Kingsley to be buried alive.“Please leave the room, the three of you. There’s something Ineed to tell him.” Henrich waved his hand.“Father—” Three of them shouted in unison.“What’s thematter? Do you need me to repeat myself?” Henrich’s eyes widened. The three siblings didn’t dare todisobey him, so they left the room feeling unsettled.Now, Henrich and Kingsley were the only ones leftin the room.The former looked at the latter and commented, “You play chess very aggressively.”“Aslong as I’m able to win.” Kingsley didn’t deny it.“When playing chess, you should pay attention to self-cultivation. Playing with a heavy killing intent is not the right way to go.” Henrich shook his head in

disagreement.While smiling lightly, Kingsley replied, “When I’ve killed all my enemies, I will startpracticing self-cultivation like you.”Henrich was stunned upon hearing those words. A few secondslater, he burst out laughing.“Hahaha! Child, I can see my younger self in you!”As he was talking, hetook out a brocade box from a drawer behind his back.He then stroked the brocade box with his wrinklyhand and sighed, “You are the second person who has beaten me over the years.”“Who was the firstperson?”“It was your father, Xavier Nicholson.”Kingsley was surprised upon hearing that. Back thenwhen Kingsley’s godfather had taught him to play chess, he started winning every game after his firstthree attempts. Now, he realized that this talent ran in the Nicholson Family!After placing the box on thechess board, he pushed it toward Kingsley and said, “This is for you.”“What is it?”“It is something thatI’ve been planning to pass to your father.”Kingsley slowly opened the box, and a wooden tag could beseen inside it.The words ‘Northern Draken Order’ were written on it!“The Northern Draken Tag? Thetag that would warrant its owner the right to command all forces within the Northern Underworld ofQustia?”