Chapter 165 The Position Of Matriarch

• Ryan heard what Echo said and gently stroked her hair, giving her a soft pat on the back, almost like a word of encouragement or support. His subordinates just had to please him, but his wife needed the loyalty of every person in the Dark family. He could marry her just because he loved her, and no one in the family would dare to object. But a weak woman who didn't even understand the underworld could never command respect.
• The Dark family was an old, powerful institution, with rules, systems, and traditions. Ryan could disregard those rules because he was strong.
• In the underworld, strength meant everything. As long as you were strong enough, you could make everyone bow to you, no problem. That was just how the world worked in the dark side of things—if you were strong, you could shape the world however you wanted.