Brimmopolis, the Jordan family residence.
In the garden pavilion.
A thin and sprightly Elton Jordan who was dressed in a black tunic was in the middle of playing chess with his confidant and adviser, Stuart Walsh.
Old Master Jordan used to be a big shot in the military, but he had always regretted not reaching the pinnacle of authority before being forced to step down.
However, he still had significant influence over the military even though he was retired.
The Jordan family was still a behemoth of the nation and one of the nation's most elite families.
After Old Master Jordan retired, he dedicated most of his time and energy to training and educating his descendants in hopes of fulfilling his lifelong wish of reaching the apex of authority.
At that moment, he picked up a white chess piece and struck the chessboard.
He then asked Stuart casually, "Old friend, who do you think is the most capable descendant of the Jordan family?"
Stuart had been Old Master Jordan's subordinate ever since he was a teenager. They had always been together through hell and high water, so he was regarded as one of Old Master Jordan's most trusted friends.
He had always been Old Master Jordan's advisor, so when Old Master Jordan retired, he followed suit and became his personal aide.
While staring at the chessboard, Stuart shook his head and said, "Old Master Jordan, the descendants of the Jordan family are all extremely talented. Who am I to decide which one of them is better?"
Old Master Jordan smiled when he heard this, then signaled at his bodyguards and servants to retreat with a wave of his hand.
Only then did he look at Stuart, who was sitting across from him, and smiled lightly, "Old friend, I really do want to hear your opinion."
Stuart raised his head and smiled wryly, "Old Master Jordan, how can you ask me to say something that offends people?"
It was indeed the truth.
Old Master Jordan has several sons and a few dozen grandsons.
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