who would have eventually inherited the entire planet and been in a position to make major changes for the better

When I started reading this, that's what I initially assumed the outcome would be. That Jared would stick around and help him from the inside and they would somehow save Chad from certain death. But... that didn't happen. They just left. I was so disappointed :(

What about Alona and Aldis, who are still trapped there, mildly okay but ultimately slaves? DDDDDD: