Chapter 360

However, compared to the Wood family, the Carters were much weaker. In a daze, Rachel bid Matthew farewell and returned home. Seeing her return, Fred rushed over. "What happened? Weren't you supposed to be negotiating a deal? How did it turn into a conflict? You've caused a huge problem this time!" Rachel recounted the events of the meeting and ended with a sigh. "This time, it really wasn't Matthew's fault. Isaac went too far. He tried to take me away right in front of Matthew. No man would be able to tolerate that." But… Fred frowned deeply. He understood the situation and that Matthew's actions were justified. "I'm not saying Matthew was wrong, but the issue is the Wood family's power. What if they are unreasonable? It won't just be our family that suffers, but Matthew's family could be dragged into this as well." Rachel frowned, feeling indignant. "Why can't they be reasonable? He was too much!" Fred laughed bitterly. "Reasonable? Only ordinary people are reasonable. Expect