Chapter 387 - Revenge 388: Wouldnt It Be Fair (1/2)

”What are you saying, Martha?! James deserves more punishment than that! You're being too kind to Marcus' son.” One of the elders dislike the suggestion Martha just announced. Most of them could not believe that Martha Cole actually said those words.

”I will take responsibility for it,” Martha said indifferently. She does not care what other people think of her. All she wants is for her suggestion to be granted by Marcus. ”So, will you allow it or not?” She asked Marcus.

”As his father, I will allow it without any hesitation, however, I am also the patriarch of this family. The decision the I make will affect everyone's opinion of me. I'm asking you, Martha, how are you gonna take responsibility for this?” For the first time, Marcus really hates the fact that he is the patriarch of the family. He can't freely make a decision that he wants without considering other family member's opinion.

”I will give up my position as one of the elders in this family.” That sudden remark startled everyone in the room, even Marcus is doubting if he heard Martha clearly.

”No! I disapproved of this!” Said one of the elders, ”You're going this far just to make James stay in the family? Are you even paying attention earlier? James Coleman is the one who started this nonsensical revolt against Marcus!”

”Martha, your position in this family keeps things in balance. You and Marcus are the main face of our family. If the public suddenly finds out you're suddenly not part of this family anymore, and people will focus their attention on us and pry their noses in our business.” It's already been decided the moment they learn about James' revolt, they will not announce it to the public to avoid people's prying noses on them. They are afraid that it will bring humiliation to their name.

”What's the difference? If I leave or James, it will be the same. The press and the people will still talk bad about us. Besides, it's better we go through my suggestion than to let James live his life outside of our family, am I right?” Martha spoke in a matter-of-fact tone.

Martha suggested moving James to a far off place and handle one of the subsidiaries of the Coleman families' businesses. It's a small one, but it is a good new pace for James to start over and reflect on his actions.

Martha suggested that idea because she knows that the moment James cut off ties from the family, Marcus will step down from his position and pass it to Arion. She is not against the idea of making Arion the new head of the family, but Arion is not ready yet.

'Being too nice is so troublesome.' Martha inwardly commented.

”Aunt Martha, there is no need for you to do that. More than me, you are way important. So please, don't make such a hasty decision.” James spoke. His aunt Martha got a great influence inside and outside of the family. The regret is way too much if the Coleman family let go of her.

”Shut it, brat,” Martha replied to him with a glared. ”Are you refusing my generous offer for you to have a second chance? Instead of saying that, you should be thanking me.” Martha just couldn't understand why some people refuse such big opportunities like what she just offered to James.

For both Marcus and Martha what's more important than their position is family. If they let James go, aren't they also letting go of the principle they have been living for in their entire decades? The other elders don't share the same principle as them both, the only thing that they care about is their image in the public and their pride.

”I am thankful that you're doing this for me, however, it is not worth it. The elders do not agree with this set-up. If you ask me, you are threatening them with your position.” James has no idea why Martha insists on not kicking him out of the family, he does not want Martha to leave her position. He doesn't want to add more sins to his list.

Sighing deeply, Martha spoke in a serious tone, ”You people are no thinking at all.” She said, and that comment somehow displeased almost everyone in the room. ”As you all know, Marcus is the type of person who is very attached to his family. Once James leaves, Marcus will be passing on his title as the head of the family to Arion. As you all know as well, Arion is a very complicated matter. He is not ready to have such an important job.”

In times like this, sometimes Martha thinks that she's the only one who is thinking smart. 'I am so disappointed in them.