Edwin hesitated briefly, and then nodded. "He's acting irrationally.

Trying to side with the Smith family to make Alexis concede."

Laura was taken aback.

She softly asked, “Isn't he afraid of upsetting Alexis, or your uncle confronting him again?"

Edwin lightly tapped her forehead, smiling wryly. "He's extremely wealthy now. Many rely on his favor. He's really giving it all by resorting to such a desperate move.