Chapter 424 Never Cared
This wasn't about winning people over; it was about making the whole Wilson family turn against him. No one would back this idea, right?
"Do you think I'm nuts?" Ethan laughed at Jayden's shocked face.
"I don't see any upside to this!" Jayden shook his head, baffled.
"They want to cause trouble? Fine, I'll help them. If they start, they better not stop. And when they do stop, that's up to me!" Ethan sneered.
"But aren't you just playing into their hands? They could use this to block you from becoming the family head!" Jayden frowned, missing the point.
"If I can't be the head, so what? Remember, I never said I wanted to lead the Wilson family. Who was it that begged us to come back?" Ethan finally revealed the key point.
Jayden's eyes lit up as it clicked. "I totally forgot about that. I was so focused on making you the head that I missed who's really anxious!"
"Exactly. Brady's letting them run wild, hoping I'll get overwhelmed and ask for his help. Then he can step in, solve the problem, and earn a huge favor, all while reminding me he's still in control!" Ethan explained calmly, like it was no big deal.
Jayden stared at Ethan for a moment before snapping out of it.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Ethan asked, puzzled.
"Nothing, I just didn't expect you to see things so clearly now, always hitting the key points! I really am getting old, can't keep up with you young folks' thinking!" Jayden shook his head and smiled wryly.
"Don't say that. You're just too involved to see clearly. Plus, different perspectives come from different heights. Do you think I still care about being the head of the Wilson family now?" Ethan shook his head and smiled.
Jayden nodded. Given Ethan's current status, he didn't need the title of family head. Sadly, most of the Wilson family couldn't see Ethan's future potential and only cared about immediate gains.
When things get simple, it's easier to see clearly.
'Brady wants me to be the head. Whether I take it or not doesn't matter. If you oppose me, I just won't take the position. The most anxious person isn't me!' This was Ethan's straightforward logic from the start.
In other words, even Brady underestimated Ethan, or never thought Ethan would treat the family head position so lightly. That's why he let people mess around, planning to give Ethan a hard time. But did Ethan need to care?
"Just wait and see. Brady's face will be priceless in seven days!" Ethan reassured Jayden and stood up. "My mom's probably done cooking. Let's go down and not keep them waiting!"
"Alright, after what you said, I'm not worried anymore!" Jayden laughed along.
Hearing Jessie had adopted a godson, Jayden was surprised and happy for both Jessie and Ethan.
A big group gathered around the table, talking about returning to the Wilson family.
"Jayden filled you in on the situation, right?" Jessie asked Ethan.
"Yeah, he did. Anyway, I'm not in a rush. Worst case, I just won't be the head of the Wilson family!" Ethan shrugged.
"I'm not worried about that. Brady just wants to keep you in check, not kick you out. But you mentioned reclaiming all the land and assets from the branches. Have you thought about how to handle that?" Jessie asked seriously.
"It's just about benefits. If reclaiming the land and assets brings them more benefits, who would oppose it?" Ethan explained.
"And the specifics?" Jessie pressed.
"Take Dashiell, for example. He's pretty prominent in the branches. Excluding Wilson family assets, his personal assets are worth billions, right? How many of his sons and grandsons are clean? How many haven't taken advantage of Wilson family assets?" Ethan sneered.
Everyone knew this. People have desires, and as long as it wasn't excessive, everyone turned a blind eye.
"Since you know this, you should also understand that reclaiming the land and assets would cut off their financial sources, right?" Jessie continued.
"I'll only reclaim Wilson family assets. If it's not enough, they can make up the shortfall themselves. I won't pursue how much they used Wilson family assets for personal gain before. Anyone from the Wilson family can have priority to work in Wilson family companies, but they must pass performance evaluations. No more freeloaders. If they have the ability, they can work and earn their salary!" Ethan was clearly planning a thorough reform. It sounded feasible, but Jessie and Jayden knew implementing it would be tough.
"What if everyone disagrees? Even if Brady wants you to be the head, some things are non-negotiable for each branch. Even if he speaks up, it might not work!" Jessie reminded.
Brady might influence some to compromise on the head position, but when it came to direct interests, who cared about Brady?
"If I become the head, do I still need their agreement? I have my own measures. Don't worry. Worst case, I'll make an example of someone. Sometimes, making an example is very effective!" Ethan smiled confidently.
Seeing his confidence, Jessie and Jayden exchanged a glance and dropped the topic.
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