The Ruined Suitor

Arthur knew that Desmond had chosen to work with the Ellsworth family.

He regretted that the Channing Group wasn't big enough yet. If it were, with Vanessa and Desmond's relationship, the Bancroft Group would have definitely chosen the Channing family instead.

During a meeting between the Bancroft, Ellsworth, and Delaney families, Emil took a call, then leaned in to whisper to Desmond, "Mr. Bancro