Winner Takes All novel Chapter 340

At a mountain range north of the capital.

From ancient times, this mountain range was a natural barrier against the northern nomads. This natural barrier had lost its purpose over the course of time. The mountain range was full of tranquility and peace as the lush forest seemed to be a mysterious shroud for the mountains.

A mist blankets the area during dusk and dawn. Very few people were aware of a vast plain which exists among the mountains. It seemed like a paradise isolated from the world and yet this was a place all the wealthy families seek to visit.

Each day numerous airplanes would shatter the peace and land on this plain. The ten thousand acres plain was a place of pilgrimage for the rich and powerful. A manor stood proud and magnificent as the stars in a dark night.

There were plaques and archways at the entrance of the manor. On the entrance was the bold and magnificence words of ‘Hughes Residence’!

Outside the manor was a small airport with three runways and a helicopter landing area.

The aircraft landed, taxied, and stopped at the parking area.

“Master, we’ve arrived at the Hughes Residence.” Mr. Ward woke Jack from his sleep.

Jack slowly opened his eyes and looked out of the window. What he saw shocked him and caused him to be dazed momentarily. Daisy was similarly shocked as she looked on with her eyes wide open.

They had seen numerous manors and castles. The castle manor of the Burton family had already stunned Jack. But the Burton family castle manor was totally insignificantly compared to what was in front of him! If it wasn’t him seeing it for himself, how could he believe that a family could be so grand and prosperous?

He was silent for a minute before he came to his senses. Jack rubbed his nose and said solemnly, “Let’s go.”

They disembarked from the airplane and a vehicle was already waiting for them at the dispersal. Mr. Ward and Brent walked to the car and the young driver was extremely polite. However, when Jack and Daisy approached the car, his expression became very troubled.

Mr. Ward reproached, “Insignificant servant, aren’t you going to greet master?”

The young driver was stunned and quickly bowed, “Forgive me, master.”

Jack acknowledged calmly before entering the car. Although Mr. Ward was a servant he would not suck up to people like Killian and the rest. It was all too common for him to discipline a small servant.

Along the way, Jack could see numerous cars going to and from the airport to the Hughes Manor.

The difference was those people who were going towards the manor were filled with excitement and hope while for those returning to the airport, some were exceedingly happy while many were extremely disappointed.

“Master, initially your father-in-law was the same as these people.” Mr. Ward laughed proudly as he pointed out to those people in the cars, “The level of the reception was determined by the status of the Hughes family members. This was also the pride of the Hughes family. The difference was whether they were driven away by the servants before they even entered the manor or they were driven away by a higher status servant after they entered the manor. Or perhaps the successful ones were received by the younger generation and achieved whatever they wanted.”

“According to what you said, it was rare for them to meet an authoritative figure of the Hughes family and far rarer for anyone to meet my father!” Jack said.

“Yes, indeed.” Mr. Ward laughed and continued, “But your father-in-law was received by me and to the Hughes family, it was already a great honor. It could be said that it exceeded the importance of the younger Hughes generation.”

Jack’s father-in-law was at least the owner of a huge international enterprise as compared to Aiden who was considered insignificant even though he was a renowned local real estate magnate.

It was only to be expected that Jack’s father-in-law would be received by Mr. Ward. Jack was not alarmed by this but was surprised at how strict the Hughes family was. To think that the reception of visitors was strictly based on status. Even wealthy families like the Burtons and Quinns did not have a similar structure.

Jack sighed with a heavy heart as he looked at those vehicles. This brought a new meaning to the saying “You either have it or you don’t.”

These people had to rack their brains for the chance to knock on the Hughes family main door but he could just enter without informing anyone. Birthright was something that would determine one’s entire life!

Then, as the car approached the entrance of the manor, it was stopped by the guards.

“Absurd! Who dares to stop me from entering?” Mr. Ward yelled sternly.

Brent also stood up, “A bunch of useless dogs, get the hell out of the way!”

One was the most trusted servant of the head of the family while the other was his most trusted bodyguard and the martial arts instructor of the family. Their status and appointments were far higher than any of the guards. They even had the authority equal to the elite generation.

But now they were stopped by the external guards of the manor!

The few young guards were terrified but the leader mustered his courage and said, “Mr. Ward and Mr. Brent may enter but the other two unidentified visitors cannot enter.”

Jack’s expression darkened and suddenly felt amused. Unidentified visitors could not enter? Wasn’t this too obvious?

“Absurd! How can someone myself and Brent escort be considered unidentified?” Mr. Ward was furious and he continued, “If anyone was to question me, it must be the Hughes family and not you unless you were instructed by someone!”

He was direct and to the point. With the strict and structured reception regulations, if they weren’t being instructed by someone, how could these insignificant guards make such bold decisions?

The young guards were shocked by Mr. Ward’s reproach.

The leader of the young guards was silent for several seconds before looking at Mr. Ward and said, “Please forgive me, Mr. Ward. Due to the recent assassination attempt on the head of the family, the security has been raised to the highest level. That’s why I have to stick to the security protocols.”

Smack!

Mr. Ward immediately slapped the guard and yelled, “Piss off! Do you think I’m so easy to fool?”

On hearing this, the young guards were horrified and their foreheads started to perspire. No one had ever challenged them in this manner and the situation became very tense. Jack maintained his silence and wanted Mr. Ward and Brent to handle this but he started to feel irritated.

With Mr. Ward and Brent escorting him in, these guards had no authority to block their movement. It was obvious that someone had instructed them to do so.

“I’ve just arrived at the Hughes residence and they sent some dogs out to bite me?” Jack thought to himself as his eyes lit up.

Suddenly, he could see someone walking over towards them.

“George!” Jack’s cold expression suddenly turned even frostier.

Just at this moment.

George smiled and said with disdain, “What’s with all the yelling? This is disrespecting the Hughes family! Mr. Ward, you as a servant of the Hughes family should know very well that bastards are not allowed to enter the Hughes residence!”