Chapter 17

Theodore’s voice was icy cold

This is my home. I come and go as I please. You have no say in the matter.

The eldest master of the Sanchez family glared at him, his face. twisted in rage.

This is my home. I’ve lived here since I was a child. And you This is probably the first time you’ve set foot here in sixteen years!

Theodore retorted, You dare speak of rights when you’re the intruder

The eldest master turned red with anger. I’m a full twelve years older than you–my mother knew my father long before yours ever did-

Theodore cut him off, his tone sharp

Need a lesson in law According to the Civil Code, only children born to married couples are legitimate. Since your mother never obtained a marriage license with my father, she bore you as a mistress.

The eldest master’s face flushed crimson with fury.

You just wait–I’ll have Father kick you out!

At that moment, the butler stepped out of the study. He glanced at the fuming eldest master and then at the composed

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Theodore, a faint smile tugging at his lips. He approached Theodore with a respectful bow.

Young Master, the old master requests your presence.

Theodore nodded silently and strode toward the study.

The eldest master stood stunned, then stormed off to find his father.

# The Study

The elder master of the Sanchez family sat in a black leather swivel chair, his face devoid of emotion as he stared at Theodore. Theodore met his gaze directly, unflinching.

The elder master assumed the boy would crumble, pouring out. grievances the moment he was in his presence. But seeing Theodore’s inscrutable gaze and the maturity in his young face, he realized that this child was beyond his control.

glad you’ve come back,

Theodore replied evenly

Grandfather. I survived disasters, found benefactors, and will surely live a long and

elder master sighed. I’ve heard about what happened to you in Milan.

Grandfather, Theodore said

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composure and restraint

loveless marriage with your father. He’s always

inside his sleeves but maintained a

in the past now.

elder smiled, relieved.

pedigree. The greater your abilities, the larger your stage. Stay at the Sanchez family for now, learn from our private tutors, and familiarize yourself with the company’s operations. I hope you’ll

will follow your

elder turned to the butler.

room, for Young Master

him on the third floor,

elder shook his

others. Assign

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And increase his monthly allowance to

Understood, sir.

the Hill family

satisfaction on her face–the kind only a wealthy lady of

a servant informed her.

had always handled matters flawlessly, and she trusted this time would be no different.

he struck

remorse.

failed you. I couldn’t bring back that mysterious

task had seemed

ordinary. We managed to bring him

close and whispered into Madam Hill’s ear.

with the influence to mobilize airport

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she might have

ears. He’d accuse me of making matters worse for Nathan. I refuse to be the burden that costs him his

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