That night, after returning from the Camplott Family, Samuel, who had been formally expelled from the family, came to the lord's manor with a large number of people. More accurately, this was the "breakup fee" between Samuel and the family.
From now on, whether Samuel found glory or disgrace, lived or died, it would have nothing to do with the Camplott Family. But one thing could not be changed: the blood flowing through his veins belonged to the Camplott Family.
Even if one day Carlo and the Camplott Family were destroyed, Samuel could reclaim his surname and carry on the family's true bloodline.
Not putting all one's eggs in one basket was a tactic commonly used by great families—essentially a form of investment in disguise.
These people had been specially selected by Samuel from the family. They were by no means old, weak, sick, or disabled, but capable and dependable talents. Some excelled in administration, some in commerce, some possessed formidable strength, and there was also a group of engineering specialists, perfectly suited to resolving the current crisis. After Chen Rui displayed the scheming and resolve that had shocked Carlo, the value of this "family-separation fee" had undoubtedly multiplied several times over.
Not long afterward, Joanna staged a similar scene in the Philip Family. She did not bring back many talents, but she did bring a considerable sum of money and supplies. Slightly unlike Samuel's situation, the Philip Family had taken the initiative to offer these as a gesture of goodwill.
With the two legitimate "capital investments" from the Camplott Family and the Philip Family, coupled with Samuel's efforts within Golden Radiance Territory, the resources at Chen Rui's disposal finally increased, allowing him to act with broad strokes.
As the chief assistant, Miss Ine began to shine brilliantly.
Isabella had