They had heard the patriarch, who had all the potential in the world to stand toe-to-toe against the likes of the sword saint or the sage. They admired him, but at the same time, they pitied Selena for losing her father.
However, it might not be needed anymore. After all, that person had returned.
"It's been 12 years since I last sat on this chair. I hope you have been alright, elders…" Count Ashton greeted them with casual words, but for some reason, the elders could feel nothing but fear.
They knew Count Ashton was holding a grudge. In the end, even if they didn't do anything to Selena specifically, they still didn't help her.
"We're pleased to have you return, Patriarch." Some elders lowered their heads immediately, not daring to fight the patriarch. Even if they were going to be punished, it shouldn't be too big since the Ashton family couldn't do much without the elders supporting it.
