She sat in silence as she contemplated the matter. Her aura felt cold and unwelcoming.

Mrs. Jenkins was furious!

All kinds of thoughts and worst-case-scenarios ran through everyone's heads.

They were hesitant to answer her probing question.

Silence hung heavily inside the room. A sneer crossed Mrs. Jenkins’ face.

“If we're basing things on Canaan's technicalities, then I shouldn't be considered a Jenkins. My last name was not Jenkins before, therefore, I'm not a part of the Jenkins family," she said through gritted teeth. Her voice had an icy quality to it.

's that what everyone here thinks?" she questioned again. "Absolutely not! That's not at all what I meant!" Canaan hurriedly explained.

“You've worked so hard these past decades. We feel nothing but gratitude for everything you've done for the Jenkins family, and we'll never forget your generosity."

"I am deeply honored." Once Canaan concluded his speech, Mrs. Jenkins replied flatly, Leaving an air of intrigue.

With a venomous gaze akin to a snake, Mrs. Jenkins stared at Canaan, causing him to lower his head in fear.

“Alas. Despite serving the Jenkins family faithfully for two decades, I am still considered an outsider." Mrs. Jenkins' voice which resonated like echoes from the depths of hell was capable of piercing through the very bones of those present, instilling a tremor of dread within them.

Bang! Overwhelmed, Canaan could bear it no longer. He fell to his knees and performed three heavy kowtows before Mrs. Jenkins.

“Madam, it is my fault. I misspoke. I implore you not to utter those words, for it would bring me eternal shame in the presence of the late master!"

As he spoke, blood dripped from Canaan's forehead, the result of his intense kowtowing.

Yet, Mrs. Jenkins shook her head in refusal.

"I believed that my granddaughter, Barbara, possessed the talent of a pill alchemist. If she were to participate in the family competition and achieve an unlikely victory, securing family resources and receiving cultivation, she would undoubtedly develop a deep appreciation for the Jenkins family and dedicate herself wholeheartedly to our cause. As you know, Elton is devoid of talent. For years, he has remained a third-grade pill alchemist with no prospect of advancement. If the Jenkins family seeks rejuvenation, relying on Elton is undoubtedly futile. Hiring an outsider at a high salary may result in disloyalty to the Jenkins family. In comparison, selecting Barbara is a preferable option. After all, she is kin to the Jenkins family and will always be on our side. But “

Her voice choked with emotion, a single tear escaping.

“But it seems that in your eyes, I remain an outsider. Am I nothing more than a user of Jenkins family's resources, solely for the benefit of my granddaughter?" she questioned.

The elders, though, felt like that was exactly the case.

After all, she had purchased Barbara the Reverse Pills, which cost the Jenkins family six hundred million.

The question plagued the minds of all the elders present.

The fact was, during today's family meeting, the elders had initially planned for Canaan to voice their grievances regarding the matter of the Reverse Pills to Mrs. Jenkins.

However, in the present circumstances, silence reigned supreme.

Even Canaan found himself unable to speak, although he had a report on the family's income and expenditure for the year in his possession. The report highlighted a sharp decline in their income and he had intended to advise Mrs. Jenkins to exercise frugality rather than spend money on an outsider Like Barbara.