---- Chapter 2483 Philip fell silent for a moment before letting out a sigh. He said, " You''re right. The number of royal seats is fixed. In Holtrien, our families have always maintained rankings and sses, a tradition that stretches back for centuries. But only a few ever make it to the royal level. "Originally, things were as you said. If you were strong enough, your power alone determined your rank, your status, and your influence. But ever since Mr.
Vazquez came into y, treating the entire world like his personal chessboard, everything changed." He exined, "He personally redefined the number of royal families allowed to exist. Now, the major houses have reached their limits. Every peak is already upied, every territory already imed. "So if the Cunningham family wants to rise any higher, their only path is to push someone else off the top and take their ce. And unfortunately, the Lloyd family is the unlucky one they''ve chosen to target." Luna''s voice grew firm. "But don''t you think the Cunninghams.
picked the wrong opponent? Even if they want to ascend, the Lloyds are thest family anyone should mess with. Andrew and his father alone are terrifying enough, and Sheena''s generation is ---- already proving just how dangerous the next wave is." She added, "The Lloyd family''s real strength isn''t just in their bloodline, it''s in their structure. Every branch of their house works together like a perfectly tuned machine. Their influence across the world is unmatched.
So if the Cunninghams think they can challenge that, isn''t it obvious they''re biting off more than they can chew?" Philip waved his hand dismissively. "You''re still thinking on the surface. I just told you that Mr. Vazquez sees the entire world as his chessboard and everyone as his pieces. If that''s the case, he can move the pieces however he wants. The Cunningham family might not be as powerful as the Lloyds, but in his eyes, that doesn''t matter." He smirked. "It''s like in a chess game: a knight isn''t as strong as a rook, but if the yer prefers the knight, the rook bes irrelevant.
What happens next isn''t about fairness. It''s about the will of the one holding the board." Luna''s eyes widened, "So you''re saying Mr. Vazquez is deliberately targeting the Lloyd family?" Philip let out a cold chuckle. "Why else do you think Reginald, of all people, was forced to flee to Chetvine ten years ago? Mr. Vazquez is indeed the perfect man for the position of National Advisor. A man who sees the entire world as his game? He''s either a madman or a tyrant." ---- He sighed. "I warned everyone years ago not to let him rise to power, but no one listened.
And now, a power-hungry lunatic sits in the one seat that can endanger the entire world. The real show is only just beginning." Luna hesitated before asking softly, "Mr. Turman... can someone like you really keep a man like Mr. Vazquez in check?" Philip gave a self-deprecating smile. "Luna, the times have changed. There''s no telling when I might end up dead by his hand. That''s why I hope young people like you and Andrew will mature quickly. Yet, I also hope you can grow up happily and carefree.<fnc66d> ?? ??? ???? ?? ???? ???? ???????s, ????s? ??s?? </fnc66d>
Because growing up too fast often means sacrificing things you can never get back." Suddenly, a loud crash sounded, and the digital screen in front of them trembled. Philip''s expression turned sharp. "Wilder has made the first move. Andrew, this is a great opportunity that has been handed to you. You''re already a sharp de, but your edge is far from honed enough. If you can''t be stronger, the only oue is to be broken. So, you can only rely on yourself now." Luna watched, her palms sweating. "No matter what, I won''t let anything happen to him. If Andrew is harmed, then I''m sorry, Mr.
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