Wizard Earl

Understanding this, and driven by his dream of becoming the head of the Ferguson family, Jack Ferguson, despite knowing that his weaknesses were in the hands of his butler Martinez, couldn't help but rebel. For him, taking on the new position of principal of Ferguson High School would be tantamount to slow suicide, as he would no longer be able to stir up any trouble within the family.

Seeing Jack Ferguson's attempt to decline, the head butler, Martinez, gave him a warning look, then casually said, "Jack, although your PhD in economics is a distance learning program, the fact that you obtained it shows that Frosinone University highly recognizes your abilities!"

"As for your lack of experience in education, that's not a problem. Nobody is born with experience. Jack, when you first took over your family business, didn't you also start from scratch without any experience? Jack, I recognize your abilities, and I believe the Elders also recognize them. You should believe in yourself and stop making excuses!"

After finishing his speech, Butler Martinez, without waiting for Jack Ferguson to say anything more, addressed the crowd directly: "Now, in my capacity as the head butler of the Ferguson family, I initiate a vote. Please raise your hands if you agree that Jack Ferguson will succeed Mr. Fiorillo as the family elder who trusts Principal Ferguson High School!"

Before the words had even finished, Butler Martinez was the first to raise his hand to vote. Led by him, the other family elders in the meeting hall all raised their hands. In just a few seconds, everyone in the meeting hall except Jack Ferguson himself had raised their hands. This included Bernardo and Domenech, who had assured him of their support the night before. Bernardo, in particular, the short, stout, Mediterranean-looking old man, was the quickest to betray his family; he was the second to raise his hand after Butler Martinez.

Seeing the scene of betrayal and abandonment before him, Jack Ferguson, heartbroken, glared hatefully at Bernardo and Domenech. He then gave up his futile attempt to stop them, closed his eyes, and said nothing more.

A triumphant butler, Martinez, nodded in satisfaction, indicating that everyone could stop what they were doing. He then said calmly, "It seems everyone is very optimistic about Jack's prospects in his new position at Ferguson High School. In that case, I hereby announce that Jack Ferguson will succeed Mr. Fiorillo as the new principal of Ferguson High School. The appointment is effective immediately. After the meeting, Jack, you can go to Mr. Fiorillo to complete the handover procedures!"

At this point, Butler Martinez changed his tone, transforming into a kind elder, and earnestly instructed Jack Ferguson, who remained silent with his eyes closed: "Jack, the family's education is a vast world, and I believe you can achieve great things there. The future development of Ferguson High School and the future of the family's children depend on you. Do your best, we all support you!"

Perhaps sensing the change in the old butler's tone, Jack Ferguson opened his eyes, somewhat unwilling to give up, and pleaded earnestly with Butler Martinez, "Old butler, how about this? I'll take over as principal of Ferguson High School, but I'll also continue managing the family businesses I currently oversee. I guarantee there won't be any management problems!"

After saying this, Jack Ferguson noticed a cold glint in Martinez's eyes and quickly changed his tune, saying, "Old butler, if you can't take on the role concurrently, could I recommend a few people to replace me..."

"Jack, stop talking! Your task now is to obediently complete the task assigned to you by the family elders and be transferred to the position of principal of Ferguson High School. As for anything else, that's not your concern right now; the family elders can decide for themselves!" Just a moment ago, the amiable old man, Butler Martinez, seeing that Jack Ferguson, who had "lost everything," still dared to haggle with him, immediately reprimanded him coldly.

As soon as Butler Martinez finished speaking, Jack Ferguson's last hope vanished. He didn't stay in the meeting hall any longer and turned to walk out of this place that had made him lose face.

Seeing Jack Ferguson leave on his own, Butler Martinez didn't seem to mind and continued speaking to the bewildered crowd in the hall, "Jack has complied with the Senate's decision and is packing his things to prepare for the handover with Mr. Fiorillo. Do you have any other important matters to discuss at the Senate meeting?"

After a few seconds of silence in the conference room following Butler Martinez's words, a family elder wearing silver-rimmed glasses adjusted his glasses and tentatively asked Butler Martinez, "Old Butler, now that Jack has been transferred to the position of principal of Ferguson High School, what should be done with the family businesses he now manages?"

As soon as he finished speaking, all eyes in the meeting hall turned to Butler Martinez. Feeling the gazes, Butler Martinez felt a pang of sadness. Although he had successfully won over Jack Ferguson today thanks to his decades of accumulated prestige, he had no good solutions for dealing with these greedy members of the Senate. The only thing he could do was appease and win them over, as he still needed their support…

With a sigh, Martinez, the head butler, rubbed his temples and said wearily, "You two should break up!"

Having received permission from Butler Martinez, and thinking of the lucrative positions under Jack Ferguson's command, everyone present began to show excitement in their eyes, vying to thank Butler Martinez. Faced with their thanks, the exhausted Butler Martinez absentmindedly greeted them a few times before standing up from his seat.

Upon seeing that Butler Martinez was about to leave, Bernardo, the short, stout Mediterranean old man who was arguing excitedly with others, seemed to have thought of something and wanted to walk towards Butler Martinez. However, as soon as he moved, the old man in military uniform sitting opposite him, Domenech, glared at him fiercely and issued a warning.

Seeing the warning look in his old friend's eyes, who was also a political ally of the Ferguson family, Bernardo hesitated before approaching Butler Martinez to explain. However, just as he hesitated, Butler Martinez had already walked out of the meeting hall alone. Seeing this, Bernardo had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​explaining to Butler Martinez and continue to engage in the heated debate among the family elders in the meeting hall over their interests.