Chapter 342 Might As Well Go All The Way

• Yet, the situation had not yet reached its nadir. Yelena, overcome by desperation, clung to Hans' leg, tears streaming down her face as she pleaded, “It's okay, Hans. Who's to blame for my unfortunate fate? You should listen to our dad and drive me away! Whether I survive or not doesn't matter, you must live well in the Langley residence...”
• Her words carried a heavy implication—if he didn't adhere to Matthew's directives, his own standing within the family would be jeopardized.
• Hans, as the current patriarch, knew the importance of maintaining his authority within the family. Yet, he was torn by his affections, questioning the point of his leadership if he could not protect the woman he loved.