The moment Zane Hawthorne spoke, the surrounding elders all froze.
Everyone was shocked that Zane would voluntarily step down. Even The Hawthorne didn't react at first.
Among those present, only Mr. Yates had anticipated this moment. He let out a long, silent sigh.
After a long silence, The Hawthorne pointed a trembling finger at Zane. "Say that again."
Zane Hawthorne met his gaze and calmly repeated himself.
"As compensation, you can have Jasper Hawthorne take over my position, including the marriage alliance with the Kingsley Family."
This was undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire, but Mr. Yates was powerless to stop him.
Having worked by Zane Hawthorne's side for so long, he knew Zane's personality very well.
He wasn't an impulsive person. Before doing anything, he would think it through carefully, even preparing for the worst-case scenario.
In reality, he was prone to anxiety. But because he could handle everything so perfectly and never let it show, no one ever noticed.
