Chapter 317 - Chapter 317 We hear you

"I believe it's time we address this matter. Don't you agree, Madeline?" Reaves posed the question with a calculated charm, recognizing that Madeline would likely want to take the lead in initiating this sensitive topic. By bringing it up first, he aimed to position himself favorably in her eyes.

"Well..." Madeline began, her voice faltering as she grappled with the unexpected turn of events. Reaves had seized the moment to delve into the dramatic conversation she had intended to broach herself, leaving her momentarily off balance.

Around the expansive table, the other members awaited her response, their expressions caught in a delicate dance between curiosity and a tinge of embarrassment. 

Each of them had played a role in the usurpation of the Russell clan's lands following the demise of Madeline's husband. The Howard family, in particular, had dealt the Russels a severe blow, seizing the lion's share of their territory. 

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