Yeah, the choice is yours, but I asked the DEV if I went to war, from the start, could I still take the long path, to kick Eric out. Aleksey replied, "yes you can". So I chose war, from the start. Personally, the only thing I want from Eric, is to cause, are at lest hear of his death.
From the DEV.
The first is an Alliance with Eric.
You will be able to see how he'll mess up Max's family. Also, if you behave yourself and help Eric do it, you can even participate in this corruption.
And if you are very impudent and take risks, you will get something without Eric.
The second is the confrontation with Eric.
This option is divided into two more parts, simple and complex extended.
The first simple part is getting rid of Eric as quickly as possible. You will have a number of options for this deliverance.
But this path will limit you in some further opportunities and actions related to the dominance of Max in his family and over other characters.
The second difficult extended part is a longer confrontation with Eric, thanks to which max will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate his influence in the family and get rid of Eric.
This part will maximize opportunities and actions for Max.
The game will have 3 moments when you can change direction. When you first meet Eric, you can also change the direction of your choice. Then a week after they met.
As well as when reaching the "point of no return" with each character of Max's family.