Jane's face flushed with anger as she exclaimed, "He's my son too!"

"But I hold custody now," Gabriel said firmly. "Don't waste your time trying. He's staying with me."

Without another word, Gabriel ordered Wilhelm to be picked up from the study.

"Gabriel, you can't just take Wilhelm away like this!" Jane cried.

Gabriel motioned to his guards. "Take her upstairs."

Jane shouted after him, "Even if you take him today, I'll find a way to get him back!"

Gabriel cast her a cold glance. "You're welcome to try. Let's see if you have what it takes to fight me."

The guards escorted Jane upstairs.

When Wendy returned with Wilhelm a few moments later, Gabriel was the only one in the living room. Wilhelm clung to Wendy, unwilling to move.

voice gentle. "Mr. Wilhelm, go with your

Jane's volatile behavior, Wendy believed Wilhelm would be better off

stayed put, unwilling to

and picked up Wilhelm without hesitation. He looked

Hackett," Wendy called out, her voice low. "Please

hardened slightly. "I know

Wilhelm out, their figures disappearing

sighed heavily and

bedroom, she heard the sound of objects

she stepped in to find the

was upturned, makeup was scattered everywhere, and clothes

sat amid the mess,

anger. Her eyes burned with fury, as if ready

Wilkie, Mr.

voice filled with bitterness and hatred. "Wendy, paid your salary all these years! And today, you sided with Gabriel to

Wendy stiffened.

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Wilkie, I only want what's best for you and Mr. Wilhelm. If you remarry someday, having him with you will

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