Hearing the words of Old Madam Faulkner, the guests started to discuss among themselves.
"It seems Miss Sterling is set to firmly take the position of matriarch of the Faulkner Family, and Alaric Faulkner will surely be the future Family Head!"
"Luckily, I had some business dealings with Alaric Faulkner before, so I might benefit in the future."
"Speaking of which, Zachary was really embarrassing earlier; he thought he could overshadow others, but Eleanor Sterling turned out to be more formidable than Felicity."
"Stop talking; didn’t he just leave in disgrace?"
"No wonder Old Madam Faulkner is so partial to Eleanor Sterling."
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The second daughter-in-law, Yvonne Langley, caught hints of jealousy flashing in her eyes as she heard the discussions.
She rolled her eyes and said, "Mom, although Miss Sterling is indeed capable, isn’t it a bit rash to hand over the position of matriarch so easily?"
Her son, Walter Faulkner, and Zachary Faulkner were in just about the same predicament; just now, Alaric Faulkner had overwhelmingly defeated them suddenly.
If they fought, they didn’t have the strength, but if they didn’t fight, they’d have nothing, so she still voiced her concerns under pressure.
"Mom, the selection of the Family Head of the Faulkner Family hasn’t been confirmed yet, talking about the position of matriarch seems a bit premature. I heard..."
She glanced at Caleb Faulkner and said, "Little Caleb transformed into a mute; isn’t it a big issue for a future heir to have such a problem?"
Standing on the side, watching the drama unfold, Estelle Sterling and the Faulkner brothers’ expressions changed simultaneously.
Estelle: Consider him dead? He isn’t the heir?
Caleb Faulkner: You’re the mute, your whole family is mute!
"Second daughter-in-law, what do you mean by those words? Little Caleb is fine, there’s nothing wrong with him!" Old Madam Faulkner said with a stern face.
Indeed, Caleb Faulkner had previously lost his voice due to poison by Faye Sterling for some time.
But the poison had been cured, yet Yvonne Langley had heard only about the earlier incident and, not hearing Caleb Faulkner speak, subconsciously assumed he had become mute.
She even thought she could take advantage of the fight between Faye Sterling and Eleanor Sterling, reaping the benefits.
Old Master Faulkner frowned at Yvonne Langley.
He didn’t mind the Faulkner sons fighting for the family estate; they could fight in private for all he cared.
But announcing these matters publicly, subjecting Caleb Faulkner to everyone’s disdain, was Yvonne Langley’s fault.
"You fool! Little Caleb is perfectly fine; why curse him as a mute!" Old Master Faulkner angrily rebuked.
Caleb Faulkner stepped out from behind Jonathan Jennings, looking at Yvonne Langley with annoyance, "What makes you say I’m mute?"
Yvonne Langley listened to Caleb Faulkner’s childish voice and suddenly widened her eyes.
Wasn’t Caleb Faulkner mute? How can he still talk?
Could it be that the intelligence she received was incorrect? That person specifically told her that in the battle between Faye Sterling and Eleanor Sterling, Caleb Faulkner was a casualty and became mute!
She was secretly pleased, thinking she had grasped Caleb Faulkner’s weakness and could use it to plan for her son.
Old Madam Faulkner snorted, "Did you hear that! My great-grandson is perfectly fine; who said he was mute?"
Yvonne Langley stammered, somewhat aggrieved: "Mom, I... I just heard it from others."
"Hmph! Heard it? If you’re not certain, don’t spread baseless rumors, lest it causes misunderstandings!"
Jonathan Jennings pursed his lips and said solemnly, "Alaric, my grandson’s business is just starting, so you need to support him more in the future."
Alaric Faulkner was momentarily stunned, then smirked and nodded slowly, "Alright."
Warren Hawthorne echoed, "Alaric, the Hawthorne Group is looking for a partner recently, let’s discuss it later."
"Alright, father-in-law." Alaric Faulkner nodded.
Yvonne Langley felt as though her throat was being squeezed.
Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that the Jennings and Hawthorne families were backing Alaric Faulkner!