"What did Mom say?" Celine sipped the soy milk and continued asking.
"What else would she say? You should know that mom has loved me more than Alex since I was a child. I'm her biological son! She would surely side with me." Ralph was confident about this.
Margaret’s doting made him feel that the Russell family belonged to him. Even if he did not inherit all of it, he should inherit its majority. Still, he never expected his father to give the family business to Alexander.
Meanwhile, Ralph only received a small amount of equity. Ralph never received much of the family’s other businesses, real estate, and stores. These were only the tip of the iceberg compared to the Russell family’s vast wealth. He felt resentful at the thought of his father.
Celine finished her soy milk, wiped the corner of her mouth, and put down the cup before she calmly replied to him, "I see. Thank you for breakfast."
"So, we agree on this, Celine? You must help me when the time comes. Don’t forget that we’re biological siblings in the same boat!" Ralph pondered and made another promise, "I will not forget you when I take control of the family! Rest assured, I’ll give you more than what Alex does."
Celine remained calm and nodded. “That’s right. Only members of the Russell family should inherit the family’s assets. There's nothing wrong with that. I will side with Mom and agree to whatever she says."
Her words were like a guarantee to Ralph. He felt assured and satisfied. "You're right. Only members of the Russell family should inherit the family’s assets. It’ll be our glory from today onward."
Celine smiled meaningfully but remained noncommittal.
Ralph felt relieved after instructing his mother and sister while he lit a cigarette and looked out the balcony. Russell Estate was an old building but had gone through renovations several times. It covered an extensive area, and everything around it belonged to the Russell family.
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