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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.

glad you’ve come back, the elder said meaningfully.

Theodore replied evenly

Grandfather. I survived disasters, found benefactors, and will surely

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

be necessary, Grandfather, Theodore said coldly. I’ll handle my own affairs.

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looked taken aback. Theodore’s composure and restraint were

stubborn, forcing her into a loveless marriage with your father. He’s always loved Hannah, and despite her efforts, your

his sleeves but

in the past now.

elder smiled, relieved.

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 soon be

will follow

elder turned to the

you prepared a room, for Young Master Theodore

the third

shook his head.

far surpasses the others. Assign him

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

Understood, sir.

the Hill

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

a

him here, Madam Hill said, delighted. Rocco had always handled matters flawlessly, and she trusted this time would be

Rocco approached, he struck his own

remorse.

bring back that

happened Madam Hill was astonished. The task had seemed

this protector’s identity is far from ordinary. We managed to bring him to the

into Madam Hill’s ear. Her expression

with the influence to

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realizing she might

must not reach the master’s ears. He’d accuse me of making matters worse for Nathan. I

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