NovelTrueEven without the king's involvement, the ambitious individuals would tear the Ballard family apart and leave
nothing behind.
If Simon chose the right side and it prevailed, his family could enjoy a century of stability and prosperity. But if
he backed the wrong prince, everything could fall apart in a single night.
At that moment, he didn’t know what to choose. This was a critical decision-one mistake and the entire family
could be ruined.
“Regarding this matter, | need to think it over carefully. | can’t give you an answer just yet,” Simon said. He knew
the stakes were too high. A single misstep could lead to disaster, so he had to be cautious.
“I understand,” Anders replied with a faint smile. “This isn’t an easy decision. Still, | hope Your Lordship can
decide soon.”
“Your Lordship, the forces seeking a marriage alliance with the Mosey family aren't limited to your family alone,”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtZack added coolly. “Don’t think you can afford to wait for the highest bidder. Tis running out, and your
family’s options are limited.”
“Take your tto consider it. We won't keep you any longer. Farewell.” Anders rose to his feet. After giving a
polite nod, he left with his group.
As soon as the Moseys left, the three Ballard brothers could no longer hold back.
“Dad, the Moseys are so arrogant! How dare they threaten us like that? They've gone too far!” Jovian's face
darkened, clearly upset.
His military background made him quick- tempered. If he hadn’t been holding back, he would've lashed out
earlier.
“The Moseys might be unbearable, but they weren't entirely wrong. The fight for the throne has always been a
national issue. Given our family’s current status, staying out of it would be nearly impossible.” Jensen shook his
head.
Though he was a businessman, he knew enough about court politics to understand they had no choice but to get
involved.
“Dad, what do you think?” Jonathan asked tentatively.
Simon rubbed his temples and sighed deeply. “This is givinga headache.”
The fate of the Ballard family was at stake. Even someone as decisive as him couldn’t make a rash decision.
“Since we can’t avoid it, we might as well throw our support behind the prince most likely to win,” Jensen
suggested.
“Out of all the princes, Prince Tristan, Prince Matthias, and Prince Nathaniel are the strongest contenders,”
Jonathan explained.
He continued his analysis, “By tradition, Prince Tristan should be the obvious choice -he’s the eldest and the
legitimate heir, so it would make sense for him to be the crown prince. But with his poor health and short life
expectancy, he’s not the ideal candidate.
“As for Prince Matthias, he was trained in the military from a young age and had becan exceptionally skilled
martial artist. He is well-respected by the soldiers. He's brave and strong but lacks the ability to govern.
“Prince Nathaniel, on the other hand, is well-rounded. He excels in both civil and military affairs. But his biggest
flaw is his stubbornness and extrjealousy. He lacks the generosity that a king needs.”
Jovian felt his head start to throb. ”
Jonathan, you've laid out the options, but who do you think is the best choice?”
“You're asking me? Who should | ask?”
Jonathan replied irritably.
If there were an obvious choice, the civil and military officials in the court wouldn't be so divided. In the end, the
struggle for the throne seemed unavoidable. As for who would cout on top, no one could say.
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