As Donovan recounted his memories, Ethan finally understood. So, he was a casualty of family power struggles.
And shockingly—so was Lyla's grandfather.
"That means the family head position should've fallen to Lachlan Silverwood, right?
So why did Lyla's father inherit it instead?" Ethan asked, voicing his confusion.
Donovan shook his head. "The Silverwood family doesn't allow same-generation successions."
Ethan nodded in understanding. "Then it should've gone to Liam Silverwood. After all, he helped your eighth brother."
Donovan shook his head again. "Impossible. Liam isn't a direct descendant of the family head. He never had a chance."
"Only the family head's direct bloodline can inherit after his passing."
Ethan frowned. "But if Lachlan was ruthless enough to kill both you and the previous generation family head, couldn't he have just changed the rule?"
