After the ancestral worship ceremony ended, many people from the Hood family who didn't want to get
into trouble left one after another.
Those who stayed behind were all a group of people who wanted to watch the show.
However, because more than half of the people had left, the two unfamiliar faces, Jameson Proctor and
Sharon Allyson, became particularly prominent.
If Charlotte Hood hadn't appeared here, no one would have thought of other things.
But now, Charlotte Hood was here.
There was another man who looked somewhat similar to Harry Hood, who was also around the same
age.The discussion couldn't help but surge.The eldest one also heard these voices and looked at
Jameson Proctor from afar through his glasses.
He held onto his walking stick and coughed a few times before speaking, "The ancestral worship has
already ended.Apart from me and a few elders, Ethan, Harry, and Charlotte will stay behind.Everyone
else, go to the front hall."
The people did not dare to watch the commotion anymore and dispersed.
When Olivia Hood saw this, she also wanted to slip away.
Great-Grandfather stopped her.
"Olivia, you stay!"
Olivia Hood withdrew her foot and obediently stood next to her father.
After everyone else had left, Great-Grandfather Hood picked up the tea cup next to him and blew on
the floating tea leaves.
He slowly said, "Don't worry, we'll settle things one by one."
As he spoke, he looked at Olivia Hood.
"I'll start with you."
Olivia Hood tried to act like a spoiled child and muddle through.
"Great-grandfather..."
Great-grandfather Hood took a sip of tea and didn't fall for it.
He raised his head again and said, "The few people standing over there, come inside."
Jameson Proctor pursed her thin lips and brought Sharon Allyson over.
Seeing this, Robert Hood looked around.He didn't know whether he should leave or go over.He
scratched the back of his head.
Forget it, it didn't matter.
When Olivia Hood saw Jameson Proctor coming over, she immediately had a solution in her heart.She
reached out to hug his arm, but he easily dodged her.
Olivia Hood looked at the cold eyes and was a little frightened.
However, if she did not want to marry Harry Hood, she could only do this.
Ethan Hood coughed heavily and reminded her to stop before going too far.
Olivia Hood retracted her hand and did not feel embarrassed.
Instead, she said confidently, "Great grandfather, I have someone I like.I don't want to marry...Uncle
Hood!"
Ethan Hood frowned and spoke first, "What are you doing? What kind of uncle is he to you? Don't talk
nonsense."
Olivia Hood retorted, "It was you guys who told me to call him uncle that when I was a child.So of
course he's my uncle!"
Great-Grandfather Hood said in a deep voice, "Olivia, Iam a cousin of Harry's grandfather in my
generation.Moreover, you are separated by several generations.It is just a form of address for you to
call him uncle when you were a child.It doesn't mean anything."
Just as Olivia Hood was about to speak, the other elders sitting next to him started coughing.
Ethan Hood also gave her a warning look, telling her not to speak again.
At this time, Harry Hood said lightly, "I don't agree either."
Harry Hood's mother seemed to want to say something, but she hesitated.
Harry Hood continued, "! don't have any plans to get married for the time being.Olivia is still young and
not suitable."
An elder said, "You can get engaged first.We can talk about other things when Olivia is older."
When Olivia Hood heard this, how could she endure it? She immediately said, "I already said that I
have someone I like! Grandfathers, what era are we in now? The modern time! There is no such thing
as an arranged marriage! I don't accept it! I want to pursue my own happiness! You guys are too
stubborn, I..."
Slap! Before Olivia Hood finished speaking, she felt a burning pain on her face.She stood rooted to the
ground and looked at her father.
Ethan Hood snapped, "Kneel!"
Tears welled up in Olivia Hood's eyes.She choked a few times, as if she still wanted to explain
something.
However, it seemed that the moment she opened her mouth, she could not help but cry out.She bit her
lips tightly and knelt behind Charlotte with a thud.
When Robert Hood saw this scene, he couldn't help but take a step back.He felt his knees hurt.
Harry Hood frowned and looked at Olivia Hood, but he didn't say anything.
Ethan Hood retracted his hand and took a deep breath.
"Olivia is still young.I will discipline her more when we get back."
In this way, the livid faces of the clan elders eased a little.
For the time being, they put this matter aside and continued the next matter.
The eldest one said, "The second thing, I recently heard rumors that someone from the Hood family
went to the South City.In addition, there are some messy things.Have you heard about it, Harry?"
Harry Hood's tone was neither cold nor indifferent.
"It's just some groundless rumor.I will handle it well."
"If someone really left River City and went to the South City, it would not be a small matter."
It was not difficult to tell from these words that he had some complaints about the matter of Charlotte
Clarke returning to the Hood family.He was taking the opportunity to show off and pave the way for the
next thing.
Harry Hood said, "I know about this matter.I was also the one who asked Robert Hood to go over."
",.." Robert Hood asked.
Great-grandfather Hood and the other elders all raised their eyes and looked at Robert Hood, who
thought he would have nothing to do with anything.
Robert Hood's scalp instantly went numb.
Recalling the slap that Olivia Hood had just received, he immediately felt a burning pain on his right
cheek.
He knelt down without hesitation, "Great grandfather, and grandfathers, I..."
Harry Hood said, "Something has happened on the South City's side.Someone is targeting the Hood
family.If I just sit and wait for death, we will be used."
Great-Grandfather Hood held his walking stick with both hands and didn't say anything else.He sat
there with drooping eyelids.
Sharon Allyson actually couldn't tell whether he was asleep or deep in thought.She turned her head
and looked at the man beside her who seemed to be thinking about something.
At this time, a clan elder spoke up, "Even if that's the case, you should have discussed it with us before
making a decision, not making your own decisions.No matter what, we can not forget the Ancestral
Behest."
Harry Hood's expression did not change.
"Ever since I became the head of the Hood family, grandfather told me that I have the right to do
anything."
The clan elder who had just spoken was so angry that his beard was raised.
"You..."
Harry Hood continued, "If everyone feels that this matter of mine is not handled properly, I can give up
my position at any time."
The moment these words were spoken, the surroundings instantly quieted down.
Although these elders each had their own considerations.
If Harry Hood was to give up the position at this time, there was no one capable to replace him.It was
still not the time.
"Alright."
Old Master Hood said, "Harry is right.He is the head of the Hood family.He can make his own decisions
on any matter.There is no need to inform others.Let's leave this matter for now.But no matter what,
kneel down first"
"..."
Robert Hood.
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