The picture that Olaf painted was a grim one. Not a single one of them wanted to end up like that. Therefore, they couldn't help but agree to his statement in their hearts.
Even though it was an impulsive and cruel idea which was just like Olaf, it seemed quite plausible. The righteous manner had already failed. They couldn't fail a second time or there won't be a third time. They would definitely be too late by then.
"I for one don't want my family to be annexed by Windsor family. The rate at which that old fart is developing his business, it won't be long for such a thing to turn into reality. Therefore, I am willing to do what Olaf suggested. We have to abandon some business rules for the survival of our families or our descendants would curse us in the future for bringing the downfall of our glorious families." Austin was the next to voice his agreement with Olaf's suggestion.
Hogan had a greater vision compared to the other two leaders which was also the reason the Hunter family was the number one family of Byzantium city and not the other two. He had a broader vision and used a long term strategic approach that the other two could not replicate due to their respective personalities. Olaf was too lazy to care about such things as he believed in the saying that the end justifies the means. He wasn't one to carefully plan his way forward and most of his decisions were based on impulse. On the other hand, Austin was too cautious. He had too many things to consider before he could go forward with a strategy. He was too rigid in the execution of his plans as well which didn't leave much room for maneuver and was therefore not as flexible as long term plans ought to be.
In a situation where even the other two leaders realized their only way forward, Hogan couldn't have been behind the other two. He had long since made similar plans and was waiting to put forward his ideas in the meeting. He could not have been happier when the other two leaders came to the same decision without him having to manipulate them into doing his bidding.
This would allow him to shirk responsibility in case of failure after all Olaf was the one to suggest the strategy and Austin was the one who endorsed this decision.
Hogan nodded his head vigorously instead of saying anything and looked into the eyes of the other two leaders in order to seal the deal.
The three old men realized that the time for action had come and all of them were on the same page regarding the method to deal with Windsor family. Survival of the fittest was the norm but even a group of jackals could take down a lion if they found the right opportunity and used the right means.
The representatives of the three families affirmed their intentions to take down the lion and strengthened their determination as they looked at each other with a fervent gaze that made them recall their youth when such dangerous and risky ventures used to pump them full of adrenaline.
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Grace had been a loyal and fierce warrior who had spent his whole life working for the Windsor family with fervent passion and integrity. During the tough times of the family, he had stayed by Clara's side and hadn't left despite his colleagues who left in portions every time the master suffered from a relapse of his disease and the Windsor family fell into the danger of being devoured by the other top families. He was prideful and couldn't bring himself to be so disloyal to the people he had vowed to protect. He wouldn't leave them out to dry when the going got tough; after all it was his job to protect Windsor family in times of trouble.
Many people called him a fool for his continued devotion to the falling Windsor family while some admired him for his integrity and courage to go down with a sinking ship. No matter how the people thought of him, his popularity was always on the rise. The return of the old master of Windsor family especially pushed him high in the eyes of the masses.
Now he had become a loyal knight who could be relied on in troubled times and also a talented strategist who knew what would be good for his future and knew how to forge his own path.
The social butterflies cracked his life story through any and all means they could make use of and discovered tidbits about his daily life in order to ride his coattails to gain more popularity.
But not a single one of them had been able to discover the secret that lied at the core of his heart carefully protected behind his life blood.
In his heart rested the image of a beautiful fairy that was untainted and pure. No matter how the outside world tarnished her image due to her status as a geisha, the image in his heart was still devoid of any stain.
Grace was in love with the geisha named Taylor and was willing to take her hand in marriage if the situation allowed it. Unfortunately, Taylor turned out to be the slave of the Hunter family which was not only the most influential family of the city but was also the archenemy of Windsor family that he had vowed to serve for the rest of his life.
The only thing stopping Grace from announcing his intention and love for Taylor to the whole world were the consequences that would come with such a declaration. Not only would the Windsor family be suspicious of his actions of courting the enemy but the Hunter family might also use this opportunity to take a jab at Windsor family. It might even lead to the Hunter family harming Taylor or manipulating him to betray the Windsor family by threatening her well being.
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