Chapter 1180

Xavier said, "Uncle Jude, you're in charge of internal discipline. My request is simple–either throw those losers out of the Haywoods and make them manage some backwater branch, or I’ll kill them myself. And I doubt anyone in the family would object."

Jude’s eyelids twitched violently as he cursed the brats under his breath. Out loud, though, he nodded quickly and replied, "Don't worry, Xavier. I'll make sure they're kicked out of the family for good. They won't even get close to the front gate again."

Xavier snorted and walked off, leaving Jude staring at his back, shaking his head.

Jude muttered to himself, "Xavier… you really are the pride of the Haywoods. But you're spoiled by your status. With your father as the family head and all the elders favoring you, you’ve always kept the other branches under your heel.

"That’s understandable since you’re the future heir and our strongest fighter among the younger generations. But the fact remains–you made a public promise and failed to deliver. The Haywoods have lost face, and badly.

"You’re too headstrong. Too self–righteous. Whether your dominance is a blessing or a curse to the Haywoods… that remains to be seen."

He did not dare say any of this to Xavier’s face. If he did, he knew the consequences would not be pretty.

Jude did not realize that dissatisfaction with Xavier was already spreading like wildfire throughout the Haywood family.

Later, Xavier found Roy and spoke with a dark glint in his eye. "Father, I need to clean out some of our own. Elvin, Neil, and Samuel–those dumbasses crossed the line."

Roy frowned. "They offended you?"

Xavier’s face twisted with barely contained rage. "Those little bastards had the nerve to sit behind Seth’s memorial and trash–talk me, saying I broke my word and that I failed to avenge my brother. So tell me, should I let them live?!"

Roy’s expression darkened. "Those ungrateful punks deserve to die. But don’t let it eat at you, Xavier. I’ll have Jude punish them properly."

Xavier let out a bitter laugh. "No need. It’s obvious he’s trying to protect them. He said he’d kick them out, but that’s not enough for me. My status in the Haywoods must not be challenged, so those worthless mutts must die."

Roy paused, silent for a long moment, before asking, "Xavier, you're not acting out of frustration over the Andrew situation, are you? I understand, Xavier. You had no choice but to retreat once Ms. Phelan stepped in. But just because you couldn’t do it personally doesn’t mean the Haywoods can’t handle it. Don’t beat yourself up."

Xavier sneered. "Father, true power doesn’t do self–blame. Luna only intervened because she pitied Andrew and wanted to repay a debt. But that only makes me want to kill him more. Luna is mine. Even if her motives were pure, I won’t tolerate the woman I intend to make my own standing up for that lowlife."

Roy looked at him with glowing approval, "That's my boy. That kind of ambition can bring you anywhere you want to be. If you can really bring Luna into the Haywoods, even our ancestors would rise in their graves to sing your praises."

Just then, a voice rang out from the front hall. "Logan Keller of the Keller family has arrived to pay respects."

Roy and Xavier froze. They immediately rushed to the front, knowing there was no room for delay. After all, the Keller family was the most powerful among the Five Apex Families.

They greeted him with smiles plastered on their faces. "Mr. Keller, please–have a seat!"

However, Logan’s usually mild features were frozen stiff with ice, "No need for pleasantries. I came here for one reason only. I'm here to tell you to call off the bounty on Andrew. He's my sworn brother. If you keep pushing this, then the Haywoods will be going to war with the Kellers."

The shock rippled like a bomb. Not just Roy and Xavier, but everyone gathered for the funeral stared in disbelief.

The Keller family was speaking on Andrew’s behalf, and they all wondered who the hell Andrew was to pull something like this off.

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