Thomas spoke sincerely, fully aware of his understanding of himself in this regard.
"I know how immense the responsibilities and pressures are in managing such a large enterprise. Ever since I was young, I didn't want to take over the Smith Family. I didn't want these kinds of responsibilities."
Olivia knew this too. When she was young, as the eldest daughter of the Smith Family, she certainly wouldn't care whether her father left the family to Edward or Thomas. After all, once she got married, her parents wouldn't skimp on her dowry.
But now things are different. She and Thomas are in the same boat. How could she allow her entire family to have to make a living under Edward's thumb in the future?
Right now, Edward isn't married, which is fine, but what if he does marry? If he marries a woman as astute as himself, would she allow Edward to keep supporting his brother?
Olivia thought of Johnson Fefferman, whom Edward always kept in high regard, and her heart shuddered.
