Chapter 949

Eldric had been wielding great power in Summerland's medical community for over a hundred years, and Derek was also the third-generation heir to the main branch of the family. Despite being the future successor of the family, he was being humiliated like a dog by Cyrus—a young man merely in his 20s. The Shaw family's reputation was taking a serious hit. Noting his grandfather's indifference and lack of response to his agonizing cries, Derek felt utterly helpless. The old man only cared about maintaining his image, with no regard for the lives of his descendants. Like Owen, Eldric had many children and over a hundred grandchildren. When it came to great-grandchildren, like Julian's generation, there were as many as 300. Only the offspring from his first four wives were eligible to inherit the position of patriarch. The children of his mistresses could lead an opulent life, but they had no right to power. One needed extraordinary talent, skill, and luck to become a patriarch. Hen