The Dark Side Of Fate Chapter 715

"I do not see Alpha Christain complaining, Sean, so keep your opinion to yourself until you are asked a question," Leo said with rage. It was clear the news he got this morning had affected his mood greatly. From waking up grateful to be alive to finding out that his best friend and Beta had been kidnapped along with some of the loyal leaders of the East was enough to push him.

"Why is this building heavily guarded?" Joan asked.

"With all that has been happening in the south and east, we couldn't be too careful," Vino said from his seat.

"With all due respect, besides being a Volkov, you do not have an office on this council, so you are not to speak," Pamela said, and I already planned to fix that point today.

"Have you all finished arguing?" I asked, and everyone was silent.

"We do not plan to take much of your time," I said.

"I called everyone here to right a wrong committed several years ago. I am doing this because I want peace and do not support cheating and manipulation." I said and looked at the camera, knowing the hearing was being televised.

"Gregory Volkov went back on his promise to Adrain Stepanov and refused to rotate the Lordship between the two families after they fought to reinstate the Lordship. He altered the agreement and naming requirements he was sure the Stepanovs would not meet." I said. I could feel the uneasiness of the council and crowd as I spoke, but it was necessary.

"Due to this, a dispute transpired between my grandfather, Dimitri Volkov, and Adrik Stepanov, who was supposed to be the rightful heir of the Lordship at that time. He wasn't only cheated but was also wrongfully accused of treason, of which Dimitri ordered the Stepanov Family and Clan be eliminated and forgotten," I said and sighed.

"This order was carried out, and Adrik and his family were murdered along with hundreds of Stepanovs. Their names were removed from history, and it was prohibited to speak about them," I said and stood up.

"I just learned of this from the stories my mother told me and the living descendants of the Stepanovs that managed to escape. Grandchildren of Adrik Stepanov and his relatives. Being a man that abhors injustices and loves peace, I have chosen to right this wrong today," I said.

I linked Marcel to have all the Stepanovs on the floor.

Nelson, Andrew, and Erik were ushered in first and made to stand in the Centre. Alexei, Clay, and Amelia joined them. They had no dye or contacts on. The innocent people on the council and the observers were shocked at their features. I noticed Pamela's shock and figured she wasn't a part of Yuri's team.

"As you can see, their features, those of my grandparents' age, can easily recognise the Stepanovs.

Due to the injustice against them, they were forced to scatter about, hiding in the shadows and trying to survive. A royal bloodline was belittled and destroyed due to greed and malice.

Today I will fix the error and hope the Stepanovs will find it in their hearts to forgive the Volkovs and join forces with us as we did in the past without ulterior motives to build a better future," I said.

"To correct this wrong, I am appointing Alexei Kuznetsov, first son of Luis Ivanov, grandson of Adrik Stepanov, as Lord and protector of the West. As head of the Stepanov family, his office will rank second in command and thus placed above Lord Marcel Sidorov. I hope this position corrects the injustice committed against Adrik Stepanov and Luis Ivanov," I said, and people began to murmur. Even Alexei did not expect to get that position, but it was his right as the heir of the Stepanov clan.

"Your family's Estate would be renovated and delivered to you. In return, you are to return the Hill Valley pack to the rightful Alpha, Maxwell Blanch," I said, and he smiled and bowed his head with relief.

"Clay Newton, son of Luis Ivanov, grandson of Adrik Stepanov. I now grant you Lordship in assistance capacity to your older brother. To serve under him as Lord. You will not be above Marcel Sidorov but above Theodore Orlov respectfully as it is meant to be based on lineage and heirachy. You are also to return the southern pack to its rightful Alpha," I said, and he bowed and thanked me.

"Amelia Westwood, Head Luna of the East, daughter of Luis Ivanov, granddaughter of Adrik Stepanov, I at this moment appoint your mate, Leonardo Albert, as Lord and protector of the East, an office he is to hold and pass on to his son as the rightful heir of the position. Although this office would be inactive in the time of you and your mate, you are free to make decisions that would improve the East and help forge a better future for its people," I said, and she thanked me gently.