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Chapter 1272 - 1272 224 Unable to Lead

1272: Chapter 224: Unable to Lead 1272: Chapter 224: Unable to Lead With the sudden addition of two young masters, the entire Manor House was engulfed in a sea of joy.

After receiving the news, the clan elders congratulated the family and then tactfully took their leave.

As Hudson was about to have a private conversation with Melissa, Little Franz dashed in with his younger brother in tow, causing Hudson to swallow back all the words he was about to say.

“Is this the little brother?

Why is he so ugly!

Father, are you sure they are newborns?”

Little Franz’s shocking and relentless words had just been uttered, and Hudson’s face had turned green with anger.

This innocent blabbering really took filial piety to the heavens!

Melissa’s complexion turned even darker.

If it wasn’t for the fact that she had just given birth and was in a weakened state, she would have given her son a sound thrashing.

Speaking about lineage inheritance, such remarks could not be made recklessly.

Should such a mishap occur, by tomorrow he would become a child without a mother.

There are many instances of disorder within the nobility, but that’s usually because the woman’s family is strong enough or because there are significant political interests involved.

If one didn’t have such backing, causing a scandal that disrupted lineage inheritance, then just wait for a sudden demise!

Two families joined by marriage would also become enemies as a result.

“Franz, it seems you’re itching for a beating, and it’s about time I loosened your bones for you!”

In the midst of speaking, Hudson grabbed his eldest son and set about spanking him thoroughly.

Tears streamed down his face, but sadly, this attempt at garnering sympathy had no effect – his loving mother’s eyes were filled only with fury.

If it wasn’t her own child speaking such words, Melissa might have had thoughts of murder.

Bloodline can be tested, but the fear is that Hudson might grow suspicious!

Once doubt sets in, her future days would be less than pleasant.

“Hudson, Franz’s studies are too light every day; it is necessary to add two more hours, and I will personally supervise him afterwards!”

Hearing Melissa’s angry words made Little Franz feel even more hopeless, completely baffled by why his loving mother had suddenly become so fierce today.

Two hours every day, that’s clearly child abuse.

Whose child would have their schedule so tediously arranged at such a young age?

“Indeed, we need to educate him properly.

Little Franz has too much rebelliousness in him!”

Hudson spoke with a face full of gloom.

The eldest son was overly lively, so rebellious at such a young age.

If the younger ones turned out the same, life in the future would be unbearable.

Many times, Hudson could only comfort himself: This is my own flesh and blood!

“I don’t have a rebellious streak, the two brothers are just ugly!

You two couldn’t possibly want to get rid of me now that you have new sons, could you?

I’ll have you know that’s impossible!

As the eldest son, I’d run away from home if pushed too far!”

His fierce threat not only failed to frighten Hudson but even made him laugh out loud.

Using “running away from home” as a threat was too childish; those were all tricks he had played himself.

“Go ahead and leave if you wish, I assure you I won’t stop you!

Your father doesn’t have much, but he does have many sons.

Without you – this troublesome one – as an eyesore, I could simply have another hundred or eighty replacements.

There’s bound to be a few who are obedient!”

As he spoke, Hudson released Little Franz, signaling with his stance: If you want to run away from home, do it quickly and don’t waste my time.

His eyes pitifully looked towards Melissa for rescue, but sadly, not even the look of pleading was able to awaken maternal love.

“Little Franz, if you truly wish to run away from home, I shouldn’t stop you.

Take these pastries with you, as a little token of your father and my good wishes.

Once you leave the Manor House, you won’t be able to enjoy them anymore!”

Melissa said jokingly.

Clearly, she was not taking her son’s threats seriously.

With those tiny arms and legs, it would be a miracle if he could even make it out of the Manor House.

“Wah wah wah…”

The pitiful crying sounded as if it could shake the heavens and earth; Melissa felt a little bit of pity and wanted to speak, but Hudson stopped her with his gaze.

The good mood from having two additional sons had been ruined by this troublemaker.

How could they not teach him a lesson?

If they didn’t discipline him properly now, a real runaway drama might actually unfold in the future.

Of course, in Hudson’s view, this was a low-probability event.

If they were poor and had nowhere to stand, it’s quite possible that a tragedy of a grown son leaving and never returning could occur in the mortal world.

But there was a vast inheritance to be claimed here.

If one could run away from that, it would be pure foolishness.

Better to be gone, lest they get played to death.

“Hudson, Little Franz is just so amusing.

Since you have so many sons, why not give him to me?

…”

Before the Earth Bear could finish speaking, Hudson hurriedly interrupted: “Belsden, if you want children, go off and find a she-bear to have them with.

Don’t cause trouble here!”

Facing Belsden’s sympathetic gaze reserved for the mentally challenged, Hudson’s face grew even darker.

In his anger, he even forgot that this one in front of him was still a baby.

Considering the lifespan of an Earth Bear, Belsden’s age was equivalent to an unweaned infant of the Human Race.

Even if his strength and wisdom had been prematurely accelerated, his body was still in its juvenile phase.

Asking him to have children was an outright challenge for a bear.

“Silly bear, if you want to take care of children, go find Maxim!

He has so many descendants; even if he switched one out every day, they’d never repeat!

Since he doesn’t want to take responsibility, you taking care of his children would be fulfilling the duties of friendship.”

Just as Hudson finished his sarcastic remark, Maxim, who had been enjoying the spectacle, felt offended and glared fiercely back.