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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.

truly glad you’ve come back, the elder

Theodore replied evenly

and will surely live a long

Milan. I’ll find whoever was behind the attack and ensure.

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

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composure and restraint were far

your mother’s death… I feel deeply sorry. Your 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

fists inside his sleeves but

the

smiled, relieved.

the Brown family. No one in the capital can rival your pedigree. The greater your abilities, the larger your stage. Stay at the Sanchez family for

I will follow your instructions, Grandfather.

elder turned to the

a room, for

the third floor,

shook his head.

status far surpasses the others. Assign

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

Understood, sir.

the Hill family

Hill sipped tea in the garden pavilion, a look of smug satisfaction on

Rocco has returned, a servant informed her.

Hill said, delighted. Rocco had always handled matters flawlessly, and she trusted this time

as Rocco approached, he struck his own face twice

remorse.

back

was astonished. The task had seemed

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

whispered into Madam Hill’s ear. Her expression

the influence to

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murmured, realizing she might have provoked the wrong

ears. He’d accuse me of making matters worse for

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