Chapter 2: Secret Discussion in the Secret Room

The sky in Plymouth is gloomy today, as if it is also mourning the passing of Paladin.

According to custom, after the burial and tomb sealing.

Relatives and friends will also visit the deceased's home for a short visit.

Finally, they will get together for a meal before going their separate ways.

It is about five miles from the Mayflower landing site, a famous tourist attraction in Plymouth.

There is a vast seaside estate.

This is the location of the Blackburn family cemetery and also the Blackburn family's old nest.

In the manor, in a secret room with a chimney.

John and Joseph of the Blackburn family sat in silence in their respective seats.

They are the grandfather and father of Paladin and Milo.

"Paladin is a good kid, I don't think you could find a better kid than him."

"I think……"

In the room, a middle-aged man with an honest look said softly, "I think... Paladin certainly doesn't want everyone to be so sad that they sink into despair because of him."

After he finished speaking, several other men in the room nodded.

Not including John Blackburn, who looked grim, and Joseph Blackburn.

Then John Blackburn, a former Massachusetts senator who once served as the Elephant Party whip, spoke up.

"My dear George, you are right. The Paladin is a thing of the past."

John: "We all have to move on. Robin needs your comfort, George. She is the saddest one among us."

George nodded and said he would go and comfort his sister.

He didn't leave after he finished speaking, perhaps because he didn't realize that John wanted to send him off.

But soon, he saw that everyone in the room was staring at him.

The Governor of Texas finally reacted.

He thought that this room full of assholes might start discussing something that he was not suitable to hear.

After all, although we are relatives, our interests are not exactly the same.

George Bush then stood up, smiled, nodded and said goodbye to everyone, and left the secret room.

Wait until Paladin and Milo's uncle leave.

Joseph Blackburn spoke softly: "Paladin has passed away. I think we should discuss who will take his place."

"Andrea, he wants him to take over Paladin's position. He's Paladin's second in command."

Brian Roscoe said.

Brian Roscoe is a close confidant of the Blackburn family.

He is the chief adviser to current Massachusetts Congressman Joseph Blackburn.

"But on Harrison's side, they want Haley to take over Paladin's position."

Another Blackburn family member, Jeff Mark Hughes, said.

Hughes is a member of the Massachusetts State Senate, serving as a member of the forty-member senator group.

After a discussion among several people, some people thought that Andrea would be a more suitable person to take over.

It turns out that Andrea is Blackburn's own and Paladin's right-hand man.

But some people think that Paladin's wife Hayley is more suitable.

According to American political tradition, after her husband's death.

As long as he is still in office, within his term of office.

Then his spouse could, in theory, take over his original position after his death.

And Paladin was able to become the Attorney General of Massachusetts at such a young age.

The local Blackburn family certainly contributed a lot.

But Haley's Harrison put in just as much effort as the Blackburn family.

With Paladin now dead, it makes sense that Harrison would want to take the position back.

The argument ended with Joseph included.

Everyone stopped and looked at Old John, who had been silent for a long time.

Although Old John no longer holds any position.

He is too old.

Even unlike everyone here who are all donkeys, Old John is an elephant.

But everyone knows that this person is the real core figure of the Blackburn family.

“Andrea and Hailey are both great kids.”

John Blackburn spoke slowly:

"But I think that moving in the direction of Washington would be more suitable for Haley. Let Andrea go ahead, as for Harrison... I will explain it clearly to Giles."

His decision seemed to have the final say in everyone's mind.

There was no longer any discussion about who should succeed Paladin as state attorney general after his death.

After a moment of silence, Joseph suddenly said, "Do you want Milo to come back?"

There was no fool present, and everyone immediately understood what Joseph meant.

The Blackburn family originally had a dazzling Paladin.

The family also poured all its resources into him.

As for the youngest son Milo, he can play as much as he wants.

The family already has a perfect successor anyway.

If Milo does not come out to compete with Paladin for resources, it will be more beneficial to the internal unity of the Blackburn family.

This was also the case many years ago.

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The Blackburn family would sit back and watch, or even ignore, the reasons why Milo was turning into a playboy.

But now, Paladin is gone.

The Blackburn family was not very prosperous to begin with, and the only young generation left was Milo Blackburn...

Speaking of this little grandson, old John also feels a headache.

But if you think about it carefully, this is the only one left in the Blackburn family.

It’s all Paladin’s fault.

Old John hesitated and said, "Milo..."

Seeing the old patriarch's hesitation, Brian Ross thought about it.

He added:

"Although... although Milo's reputation is not very good. But he also has his good points. That is, everyone knows that he has a very good relationship with Paladin."

"Perhaps we can use the good reputation left by the Paladin to pave the way for Milo?"

"They say that they have a deep brotherly love. In order to inherit Paladin's unfulfilled wish, Milo is willing to turn back?"

This was a good idea, and John and Joseph thought it was worth a try.

The perfect grandson/son, no matter how perfect he was, is gone.

No matter how bad Milo is, he is still the only pillar of the family's future.

Maybe with some help, he could get promoted?

Even George, the silly fellow from the Bush family, could be promoted to the position of governor of Texas.

There's no reason why Milo couldn't.

At least compared to Silly Goose, Milo's image is many times better.

After a little packaging, stand on the stage.

It is estimated that it can attract many female voters to vote for him blindly.

Seeing Old John nod slightly, Brian Ross continued:

"Milo has been in California for six years. I think we should probably support him there, and if it works, it will be very profitable for us."

The more he talked about it, the more feasible it seemed. Brian Ross gave an example.

"The Bushes did the same thing, even though Jeb Bush failed last year. But if it succeeds, the Bushes will have two governors, and they will be governors of different states!"

"I also think Brian's suggestion is good."

At this time, Jeff Mark Hughes said, "What's even better is that Milo doesn't have a political identity yet, so he can definitely join them in California."

It seems that his staff and confidants all support his youngest son.

Joseph smiled and was about to speak.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door of the secret room.

Everyone quieted down, and Old John motioned to Brian, who was closest to the door, to open it.

Brian opened the door and found an old man with white hair standing outside.

That was Kim Aris, one of the Blackburn family's butlers.

Kim Aris looked a little anxious. He looked at John and Joseph and spoke.

"Gentlemen, something happened outside and I have to interrupt your party."

"What's the matter?" Joseph asked calmly.

"Milo, dear Milo, he hit someone!"

(End of this chapter)