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.

you’ve come back, the elder said meaningfully.

Theodore replied evenly

benefactors, and will surely live a

sighed. I’ve heard about what happened to you in Milan. I’ll find whoever

won’t be necessary, Grandfather, Theodore said coldly. I’ll handle my

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looked taken aback. Theodore’s composure and restraint were

your father. He’s always loved Hannah, and despite her efforts, your mother never won his heart. I hope you can understand her tragic

fists inside his sleeves but maintained

in the past now.

smiled, relieved.

in the capital can rival your pedigree. The greater your abilities, the larger your stage. Stay

follow

to the

prepared a room,

for him on the third floor, alongside the other

elder shook his

far surpasses the others. Assign him a

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

Understood, sir.

Hill family

in the garden pavilion, a look of smug satisfaction on her face–the kind only a

a servant

handled matters flawlessly, and she trusted this time would

as Rocco approached, he struck his own face

remorse.

I couldn’t bring back

task had seemed so simple

ordinary. We managed to bring

close and whispered into Madam Hill’s ear. Her

influence to mobilize airport

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she might have provoked

me of making matters worse for Nathan. I refuse to be the burden that

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