It was somewhat unexpected, but upon reflection, it wasn't surprising.
Mr. Brown defying orders to not return proved futile and might cost those vice chairmen their reputation. In such a case, the situation would be even less favorable for him and his son.
Besides, returning allows him to maneuver freely.
Being such a clever man, Mr. Brown naturally wouldn't make such a rookie mistake.
It is believed that when Mr. Brown returns, he will surely leverage his connections within the group's high ranks to mediate. By then, a few vice chairmen might even be persuaded to switch their support to him.
There are too many significant changes here; relying solely on thoughts and guesses won't do. It's better to take it step by step and react accordingly.
