The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call (Wynter Quinnell) novel Chapter 1619

Edison stated eagerly, "I'll gladly take over the reins from the Whitmans."

"You're not worthy," Taylor retorted coldly.

Edison, often seen in polished attire, adjusted his glasses. "It seems like someone isn't on board with your decision, Mr. Leftnan. You know, Taylor, the Chamber of Commerce has been running for years, and we're well aware of certain business dealings.

"The Whitman family thrived by capitalizing on that position. Even if you wish to hold onto your power, it's not up to you to make that call."

Stetson rose from his seat and attempted to ease the tension. "There's no point arguing like this. Let's stick to the usual way and settle this with anonymous voting.

"Those agreeing with the Whitmans stepping down can write a check mark, while those against can write a cross. It's only fair that the final decision rests on the count of votes."

With that, Stetson instructed someone to prepare a box and set out papers and pens on the tables. Though the suggestion seemed fair, he had actually done the math on the votes beforehand.

Dressed in a sleek black suit, Taylor cast a frosty gaze, as if he had seen right through their scheme.

Moments later, everyone had submitted their votes into the box—Stetson was the last to submit his. He then ordered one member to retrieve the papers while the other tallied the votes. As the counting echoed through the meeting room, only one last paper remained unopened.

With some members remaining neutral, the vote counter recorded a total of 20 votes in favor of the Whitman family stepping down. The member slowly opened the remaining paper and declared it an affirmative vote. Upon hearing the declaration, half of the members broke into laughter.

Taylor merely chuckled in response. It seemed that Edison had no idea how protective the Whitman family could be.

"I won't comment on anything else, but if anything happens to Sevie, I won't hesitate to put the entire Whitman family at risk if it means taking the Waldrons down.

"Take the person backing you, for instance. Do you think he'd rather have you working for him than the Whitmans?" Taylor wondered aloud.

His words hit Edison on the sore spot, but Taylor pressed on, "The resources the Waldrons currently possess were once something we discarded. After all, we're not keen on being anyone's lapdogs."