So, he wanted to see how Xavier Brooke could still remain uninvolved?
If Xavier intended to force him to take sides, then he would simply help him complete that role!
In fact, he also wanted to test Xavier's attitude. Since Xavier had Maxime Williams bring that letter back, he wanted to see if Xavier was like Iris Warden, also looking to bleed him dry.
If that was not the case, then why would he inform him of such news? After all, whether the child in Opal Moore's womb was Xavier's or not, he really didn't care.
The Brooke Family was firmly in his grasp; even if the Old Master were to interfere, it would not shake anything.
As long as he did not wish it, no one could force him to cede these benefits. This war without gunpowder had a winner from the start. Those who chose to ignore this always felt there was room to negotiate and compete for a better deal—merely playing the card game of personal favors.
Or perhaps parental affection, or it was about relatives...
Ridiculous.
