The staff's surprised looks were the only thing that welcomed Adrian when he got back home. They couldn't believe their eyes as they saw his spiffy look and how different he looked from the mostly ragged version they were used to.Even the butler’s tone was slightly respectful as he delivered Patricia's message.“Your mother said to tell you that if you know what is best for you, you'd better stay away tonight and let your brother take his rightful place. If you refuse and choose to disgrace the family as always, she will disown you.”Once upon a time, that last statement might have caused panic in Adrian's heart.He had once believed that even though his father could easily discard him, his mother was the only family he had on earth who would never get rid of him. He just needed to gain her acceptance first.At the moment, he simply raised his brow coldly as he asked, “She said that in the presence of her husband?”The butler looked slightly uncomfortable as he added, “No, it was af

Preening like a peacock, Amanda traced the sapphire necklace on her neck with her red nails. Satisfied when the action attracted the ladies' eyes and their eyes widened at the expensive necklace said to cost over a million, she continued smugly.“Of course. Daniel always ensures that I get everything I want. I don't even have to ask for it. When that useless Adrian was clinging to me like a fool, I immediately tossed him away like the trash he is. You should have seen the tears on his face as he begged me.” She laughed lightly as the ladies oohed and aahed.She didn't think twice about her creativity with the truth. After all, it wasn't like these wannabes with foolish stars in their eyes would confirm anything.Moreover, Adrian had dared to release that stupid mutt on her. Before she came back from the

For a split second, Adrian was tempted to call his father out right here and then.Even as a child, Adrian had known that his father held the general in high regard. It was why he had let him stay at that event back then.Calling his father a liar in front of the man he respected the most would be sweet revenge.But then Adrian knew there would be consequences too.Richard was petty enough that he might hold back the information he wanted from him after all.So he smiled and nodded at Charles. “Yes, you know how these things can be. The life of a young master can be very busy. I am sorry I did not reach out, General.”“You will have to do better than 'sorry', lad