Isabella said, “If he refuses to give up, then tell him he can work with the O’Connors, but only on the condition that the legitimate head of the family is present for the negotiations. Mr. Longbottom is just a stand-in. Before the true head returns, he doesn’t have the authority to make decisions.”

Tati burst out laughing.

“I think he’ll explode from anger when he hears those words, Isa. Everyone knows that he wants to be the official head of the family. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the totem, seal, or token.

“No matter how many people he bribes, he’ll never become the true, legitimate head of family.”

As for the Longbottom family members who wished to flatter Mr. Longbottom would acknowledge him as the head, while those who were righteous would disapprove of his position.

The previous head of family and his family had been killed a few years ago. The identity of the culprit was a no-brainer.

“Mr. Longbottom has done much over the years to look for the totem, seal, and toke