(Chapter 34) His Brother Fell In Love?

"I have an important announcement to make." At the helm of the large family table, the elder speaking stood.

The entire family table quietened, they had wondered what their family head had wanted to announce. Although they certainly had one thought on their mind.

Succession! Who would succeed the Guilliano family? The largest in Italy, their business empire spanned across Europe, and they had a foothold in their expanding underworld empire as well.

If you were to ask any of the family members who would become the next head of the family. They would give you 1 of 4 answers.

Stephon Guilliano

Terant Guilliano

Xing Guilliano

Lewis Guilliano

They were all excellent in their own ways. But in most people's eyes Stephon Guilliono would be guaranteed the spot as the next head.

He was in his late thirties and already had a wife and children, his businesses were stable and growing. While he had a hand in the underworld as well. He was the most experienced in the group, and also held the most power. It was an obvious answer.

The elder of the Guilliano family gave a smile. As he looked around at the table. "I have lead this family for almost 50 years now. The Guilliano family wasn't always what it is now. My great-grandfather was a lower-class man. He grew up ambitious, but intelligent. Our empire was built on the idea of family first, business second. My great-grandfather suffered a loss losing his brother, the Guilliano family will always respect the family first, then business second. This is something I have used to decide the next head as well." His stable words gave the family the answer they all knew.

So the next head would be Stephon? He was a family man, the news always reported on how he and his wife would be spotted together laughing. While the other candidates hadn't had that opportunity.

"However, that isn't the only quality to be the head of the Guiiliano family. Foresight, intelligence, shrewdness. We are businessmen as well, wasting the family's money on failed business deals, isn't an option for a family as big as ours." The elder continued speaking, as the family wrote off their candidates.

Seeing his family inwardly decide the next head of the family. The elder inwardly sighed. As his eyes then became steely, and his expression serious. "Therefore, I name Lewis Guilliano, as the next head of the family." A bombshell was dropped on the table.

The look of Stephon's face cracked. 'Lewis? Him?' He couldn't believe it, he was the most experienced and had the most credentials. So why would his grandfather choose a 21-year-old boy?

"Wooh! Go up bro!" Only one person celebrated loudly at the table, no, only one person dared to celebrate.

The family all had a tinge of disgust looking at the boy who celebrated, he wasn't part of the Guilliano family, only an adopted child. While he had a lot of love from the elder, he also had many waiting for him to fall within the family.

"Tch, be quiet Leone, look how you have made the family all look like rabid dogs." Then a good-looking middle-aged woman whispered in his ear. Some people close by heard and felt their faces redden with both anger and embarrassment.

Leone smiled and shrugged his shoulders. As he watched his older brother stand up.

Lewis was undoubtedly incredibly handsome, with his stone-cold face. Many within the family silently liked him, while those distant enough. Would throw themselves at him.

But now he was going to the head of the family! The hungry females all looked at him with burning eyes, they wanted that position beside him!

"I accept the position of head." Lewis spoke coldly, as if he wasn't interested in this position at all...

The elder smiled, he understood this grandson very well. He wasn't bothered with this position whatsoever, that was something he was looking for...

.......

It moved on to a celebration party for Lewis, the family all congratulated him with gritted teeth, while others were invited inside the grand Guilliano mansion.

Long-time partners and friends joined in, as a familiar face in Mr. Tuhs was talking with elder Guilliano...

"I see you have chosen your successor." Mr. Tuhs commented as he swirled his wine.

The Elder smiled with pride. "Of course, he is the exception within this family. His accomplishments right now don't matter as much as what he will do in the future." The Elder spoke quietly, he knew how talented his grandson was. But that was nothing compared to what he will do in the future...

Mr. Tuhs nodded. "That's something some people will never understand." His daughter was now 15 years old. She didn't ask for anything for her birthday, but he gave her more shares in the company, also some more delicate gifts.

She had little ambitions but was so incredibly talented it was a joke. She could finish thesis papers on the toughest of financial scenarios possible effortlessly. But nevertheless, she was his dear daughter. Not an heir.

The Elder moved his sight onto Mr. Tuhs and gave a smile. This man was someone with incredible foresight and business skill. He built his business up from nothing, and now held an important position within his school. He cleaned up the corruption within, and made it more suitable for children, instead of rich families fighting for positional power.

Mr. Tuhs phone then started to ring, he apologetically looked at the Elder. As he left to answer the call...

.......

After the party, Leone went into his brother's study and roamed around him.

Lewis sighed. "What?" He asked as he stopped his thoughts.

"Hmm, I would say you have been in a weird mood lately, I thought you were worried about becoming head. But it isn't, so why are you always spacing out so much?" Leone spoke his thoughts, he never hid his thoughts away from his brother.

Lewis smiled wryly, "Keep your nose short." He responded, this younger cousin of his was always so perceptive of him.

Leone then looked in horror. "Don't tell me you fell in love!?" He screeched in a high tone. Could his brother be having children soon?

Lewis swiftly smacked Leone's head. "No!" Fall in love? No way.

Leone then thought about something. As the look on his face slowly turned to horror. "You didn't fall in love with Astrid did you!?" How could he!? Astrid was his age! His brother was 21 years old...

The door of the study abruptly opened before Lewis could react. "Who's Astrid? Did you fall in love with her? Have you guys already had sex?" In came their mother to berate her son about his future...

Lewis felt pain in his head. Were these people his family? "Leone's classmate, no, no." He responded to all the questions as he then walked out.

Their mother had a weird look on her face, she looked at Leone. "Did he fall in love with a classmate of yours?" She wondered if this was healthy or not...

Leone now sighed. "No mum, they had only met once anyway... But ever since then, my brother had been acting weird... How could brother fall in love with someone underage anyway? He doesn't even know how to spell the word 'woman'." Leone immediately put down her mother.