Chapter 939

Noting Bernard's incessant sighing and lack of response, Owen grew anxious. "Speak up, Bernard! You're the leader among the five of us." He initially expected Bernard to side with him, especially since this was the best opportunity to eliminate the young lord. Once the young lord was gone, Bernard would rise to become the most prominent figure in Summerland's medical community. But Bernard remained silent. He produced a pipe from his pocket and puffed away in silence. Owen then turned toward Eldric. "What do you think, Eldric?" "I share the same opinion as Bernard," Eldric said. Turning toward Douglas, Owen said, "Douglas, your family must have a profound feud with Cyrus. Both Palmer and Joseph were captured by him. Are you willing to support me?" Douglas was indeed upset, but his resentment toward the Sykes family surpassed that for Cyrus. "Support you in what?" he asked. "Support me in kicking Moses out of our mission to eliminate the young lord, of course," Owen rep