Chapter 0232

In one of the gardens of Cambridge University in London, a refined 20–year–old walked confidently toward his economics class. His stride was abruptly interrupted by the ringing of his phone. Searching through his backpack, he answered the call.

“My son,

I need you to come home!” came the voice of a woman on the other end.

“Mom, have you gotten into another fight with my father?” the young man asked, rolling his eyes.

“No, Lucius! This is much worse. Marcus Bartz is back in Valentia, and he’s trying to take control of the company!”

“Is this the same Bartz you’ve been warning me about all these years?”

is an idiot. He let that man walk into the company just

you know how my father is. He wouldn’t act unless it was absolutely necessary. Calm down. Besides, I can’t leave right now–I’m in the middle of

Remember who fought for you to study abroad

university.”

youth. There was no denying their resemblance the same features, the same mannerisms–but Lucius had also inherited his father’s worst traits. He was arrogant, egotistical, proud, and, at

bad habits from his parents. A heavy drinker and smoker, he had a taste for fine clothes and

him stressed, with Alexia often using him as a shield in their

his achievements, supported him financially. However, she frequently summoned him home whenever she needed him. Lucius had little choice but to give in to her

grew up around Frank Levett, absorbing much of the older man’s influence. Unbeknownst to Alexia, her son

come to Valentia immediately. We can’t let that cursed man take over the It’s your inheritance–and your

company.

manipulating her marriage. Whenever Maximus was on the verge of leaving her, she would get pregnant, forcing him to stay. Their marriage had devolved into a strange arrangement mostly physical satisfaction with no emotional connection. Maximus couldn’t deny that Alexia

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