Chapter 823

Quintis' expression shifted slightly as he glanced at Emily and Jack. He said, "Mom, now that Jack is back, he's also qualified to lead Sandalwood Group. I'm not showing favoritism. After all, Tristan is my nephew. My suggestion is to let them compete freely."

Lillian immediately protested, "Tristan is so talented and dedicated to Sandalwood Group. How can you let an outsider compete for control?"

"Outsider? Who's an outsider?" Quintis' face darkened, clearly displeased.

Realizing her mistake, Lillian quickly corrected herself, "I meant Tristan is so capable. If you don't entrust the company to him, its performance might decline."

Samantha added, "Sandalwood Group is crucial to the Lycan family. It must be managed by

someone capable and of good character. We can't let it fall into the hands of someone unrefined. The company will be doomed."

Josie chimed in, "Emily, is Jack still in university? Is he attending a vocational school or a third-tier institution? Or is he just aimlessly passing his days?"

Josie and Trevor didn't manage to attend the previous family banquet. Samantha had also excused herself by going to the hospital after arguing with Quintis.

Thus, they weren't aware that Jack had once been the state top scorer and assumed he attended some obscure school in a small place like Perthter City.

As soon as Josie finished speaking, those around who knew Jack's achievement as the top scorer exchanged awkward glances. But they didn't actively reveal it. Get full chapters from finḑnovel.net

Emily's face also darkened. She had always endured, hoping Jack could integrate into the family. For Jack's sake, she didn't mind some grievances. However, she couldn't tolerate these women's mockery of her son and their delusional attempts to seize what rightfully belonged to him.

Enough was enough! Hence, Emily replied calmly, "I'm sorry to disappoint you. My son isn't a gang leader. He's indeed studying, and not at some third-rate school. He might even be more outstanding than your children. He's a senior at Alnewgo University this year."

"Alnewgo University?" Josie repeated in disbelief.

After all, getting into Alnewgo University from a small-tier city is a different concept compared to entering from the capital. It's a testament to being among the best or at least the top achiever from a small town.

She hadn't expected someone like Jack, who behaved like a thug, to have made it into Alnewgo University. And from Perthter City, where educational resources

were scarce.

The revelation left the women who had intended to ridicule Emily lost for words. After all, their own children, even with the advantages of being in the capital, couldn't have gotten into a prestigious university like Alnewgo. Those who managed to enter Lightfield or Tarrington University likely did so through connections.

Even Samantha, who had always looked down on Jack and Emily, seemed shocked. A man like Jack, who was so unruly and uncouth, managed to get into a university? And not just any university, but Alnewgo?

Samantha always looked down on Jack because she believed that in a place like Perthter City, no matter how talented one was, the environment would dull their potential, leading them to attend a mediocre school and achieve little in the future.