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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.

you’ve come back,

Theodore replied evenly

benefactors, and will

heard about what happened to you in Milan. I’ll find whoever was behind the attack and

necessary, Grandfather, Theodore said coldly. I’ll

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elder looked taken aback. Theodore’s composure and restraint were

grandfather and I were stubborn, forcing her into a loveless marriage with your father. He’s always loved Hannah, and despite her efforts, your mother never won his heart. I hope you can understand

his fists inside his sleeves but maintained a calm expression.

the past

smiled,

the living must look ahead. You’re the legitimate heir of the Sanchez family and the grandson of the Brown family. No one in the capital can rival your pedigree. The greater your abilities, the larger your stage. Stay at

I will follow your

elder turned to the butler.

room, for Young Master

him on the third floor, alongside

elder shook his head.

far surpasses the others.

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increase his monthly allowance to eight figures–I’ll personally oversee

Understood, sir.

Hill

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

has returned, a servant

matters flawlessly, and she trusted this time

struck his own face twice

remorse.

failed you. I couldn’t bring back that mysterious

astonished. The task had seemed

protector’s identity is far from ordinary. We managed to

leaned close and whispered into Madam

influence to

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she murmured, realizing she might have provoked

matters worse for Nathan. I refuse to be the burden that costs

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