Capítulo 208: Gray’s Decision 1
Back in the early 2000s, the was the East Asian Economic Crisis that devastated many countries. There was, however, one genius at that time that rose above the rest and rode the wave to success. It was the Lee Family's founder. The man had accurately predicted the stock trends and made smart calculated risks to purchase the majority shares of companies. He then, after acquiring majority ownership, started developing the companies into powerhouses in their industries. As such, almost a hundred years has passed and the Lee Family has grown in leaps and bounds, spreading their surname throughout the world. Their home country, Country C, had grown proportionately to their family's growth, making them one of the top three countries in the world for GDP.
On the other hand, the Tabola family was originally royalty in Country A that eventually adapted to modern times. The family had ancient history that dated back thousands of years ago. With their accumulated family wealth and their abundant natural resources in their home country, they were able to grow and develop significantly after dropping their Royalty role in their country. Now, country A, was a communistic country that was rules by the Tabola family. They were the only powerhouse family in the world that had full control over a country.
As known from before, in the beginning of the 2000s, there were only two powerhouse families. The Tobion family was the last to rise up to their name. It was a culmination of hard work and talent that brought them up on par with the other two families. In addition, only the Tobion family patriarch had started his climb with nothing. Till this day, the Tobion family has yet to reveal their true identity to the world and if possible, they planned to do so for the rest of time. There was one external factor that came to play and had pushed the Tobion family up to where they were today. It was all due to the marriage of Alex Tobion and Melanie Hanlon.
Although the Hanlon Family are not on par with the Lee and Tabola family, they are still the major powerhouse family in Country Y. They were also royalty that eventually converted into a normal family in a democratic country. Still, their roots were deeply seeded in Country Y and it was thanks to the marriage partnership between the Tobion and Hanlon family that created such a powerful disguised empire.
Byron Tobion, the founder had moved to Country Y after the falling out with his close friend in Country Z. There, he and his son built up their businesses using their's and Hanlon family's resources. It was also this reason that they were able to acquire such a huge plot of forest land in Country Y's capital city.
Of course, such a marriage partnership between Alex Tobion and Melanie Hanlon was truly rare. They were not many cases where two individuals from powerful backgrounds had coincidentally fallen in love for each other. The gain in power for the Tobion family could be seen as a side benefit, for the two had married for love.
Now, in the study room of the couple's house, Alex and Melanie were deep in discussion over their next course of action. In the end, they had decided to ask for Gray's presence and opinion. After all, the both of them could not do much if Gray did not agree to the marriage partnership.
When Sato had finished up with his herbal medicine, the pair had left for their bedroom. Sato went to take a shower, while Gray was called up by Potter to head to the study room. The General followed through and headed there with a calm expression. Seeing that both of his parents were inside the study room, the man knew that something was going on.
"Tell me what you are thinking." Gray was very straightforward, which was very like him.
Alex complied and started to tell the backstory from the very beginning. As the story progressed on, Gray's facial expression did not change at all. He was still calm and poised. This greatly surprised his parents as they thought that their son would enter a vortex of rage. Alex finished telling the story, while Gray continued to sit there with his eyes closed.
The son of the Tobion family opened his eyes after giving it some thought through. Gray said, "Father, mother, I will not agree to such a marriage proposal."
"Is that your final decision?" Alex asked. His voice was low but clear.
"Yes."
"Is love more important than your family's safety?"
"No."
"Then why do you not want to follow through with the marriage? You should know what strength the Lee and the Tabola Family possesses. If they came together to go against our family, we would surely lose. It is simple addition." If outsiders were to hear the family head's tone, they would definitely be intimidated. However, for Gray who was used to his father's demeanour, it had no effect on him whatsoever.
"The reason is simple."
"Huh?" Alex and Melanie did not know where their son was going with this. What they heard next truly stumped the both of them.
"I believe that love and family would be able to solve the eminent issues at hand."
"Love and family? What are you on about?" Alex scoffed, hearing the somewhat childish notions of his son.
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