Young Master
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"Say that again?" Dylan was furious. He hadn’t expected Lisa to speak so disrespectfully about his daughter.

"Hah! You useless man, all you do is puff yourself up in front of women, huh? You don’t have a penny to your name—what do you think you can provide for your daughter?" Lisa continued mocking him without a care.

Dylan’s gaze remained as cold as steel, locking onto Lisa’s smug expression. “How I raise Molly is none of your concern,” he said, his voice low but firm.

Lisa let out a dry laugh, crossing her arms. “Oh, please, Dylan. Let’s not pretend you’re doing her any favors. You’re a broke, useless man with no future. Molly deserves better than being dragged down by you.”

Dylan opened his mouth to reply, but a small voice interrupted from the doorway. “You’re a bad woman!”

Both heads turned toward Molly, who stood clutching her stuffed bunny as though it were her only shield. Her innocent face was streaked with tears, her big eyes glistening with hurt.

Lisa’s eyes narrowed in irritation. “What did you just say, you little brat?”

Upon hearing Lisa's words, Dylan's face turned cold. He stood up and positioned himself in front of Molly, coldly saying.

"Repeat what you just said? Who gave you the guts to call my daughter like that?"

Lisa let out a cold laugh, thinking Dylan was a clown.

"I called her a little brat!"

Lisa's face was full of mockery. "What are you going to do to me? Hit me?"

Dylan clenched his fists tightly, unable to accept that someone would dare insult his daughter.

Molly took a shaky step forward, her tiny fists clenched at her sides. “You’re bad! You made Daddy sad!”

Lisa rolled her eyes dramatically. “Oh, grow up, you spoiled little—”

“Enough!” Dylan’s voice cut through her words like a whip. His jaw clenched as he stepped protectively in front of Molly. “Apologize. Now.”

Lisa laughed harshly, leaning back against the wall. “Apologize? To a child nobody even wants? Don’t make me laugh, Dylan. Even her own mother doesn’t care enough to stick around.”

“Mommy loves me!” Molly cried, her voice breaking as fresh tears streamed down her cheeks.

Lisa smirked, her voice dripping with venom. “Oh, sweetheart, if your mother really loved you, do you think she’d have left you with this useless man?”

Molly cried loudly, throwing the plush toy she was holding at Lisa. Lisa was seething with anger, feeling deeply offended.

"You little brat!" She raised her hand, intending to slap Molly hard.

"What do you think you're doing?!" Dylan angrily stood up, positioning himself in front of Molly.

Lisa collided with Dylan, and his strong body made her feel as if she had slammed into a wall. She screamed and fell to the ground, her head hitting the corner of the table, blood pouring out.

"Blood! I'm bleeding! Dylan, you're a complete maniac! How dare you hit a weak woman?!" Lisa screamed, touching her forehead.

Dylan sneered coldly. "I didn’t hit you. You were the one trying to hit Molly. I was just protecting her! There are cameras in our living room!"

But Lisa ignored Dylan's words, she screamed, “You think you can get away with hitting me? You’re nothing but a pathetic excuse for a man, Dylan! You have no money, no status, nothing! How dare you!”

However, her rant was interrupted by the distant rumble of engines. The sound grew louder, cutting through the morning quiet until it was impossible to ignore.

“What’s that noise?” Molly asked, her tears momentarily forgotten as she peeked out from behind Dylan.

Lisa strode to the window, her anger replaced by confusion. “What the…” she muttered.

Outside, a procession of sleek, luxurious cars pulled up in front of Jane’s house. The sun gleamed off the polished surfaces of the vehicles—Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, Aston Martins—each more dazzling than the last.

Lisa’s jaw dropped. “Are you seeing this?” she asked, though she wasn’t speaking to anyone in particular.

Dylan didn’t move, his expression unreadable.

Moments later, men in tailored suits began stepping out of the cars, their movements precise and exuding authority.

Lisa turned back to Dylan with a smug smirk. “See that? This is Jane’s life now. These must be her new business partners. The Nelsons. Real men with power and money. You’ll never even get close to this kind of wealth.”

Dylan’s lips curved into a faint, mocking smile, one that sent an inexplicable chill down Lisa’s spine.

From one of the cars, a strikingly handsome man emerged. He was tall, with sharp features, and his three-piece suit fit him perfectly, exuding elegance and power.

Lisa’s breath hitched. “Who is that?” she whispered, unable to tear her eyes away.

She turned to Dylan with a triumphant look. “This must be one of Jane’s wealthy suitors,” she said loudly. “Look at him—class, wealth, everything you’ll never have. Face it, Dylan, you’ll never compare to—”

Seeing the handsome man walk up to her, Lisa quickly straightened her clothes.

She put on what she thought was her most beautiful smile and said to the handsome man, "Hello, sir. I'm Jane's best friend, Lisa. She's not here right now, but I can show you around..."

However, the man walked straight past Lisa without even glancing at her. Instead, he stopped in front of Dylan and, to her utter shock, bowed deeply.

“Mr Grenville,” he said, his voice filled with respect. “I am Charles Emerson, the Nelson family’s butler. It’s an honor to see you here.”

Lisa’s mouth fell open. “What?” she stammered, her brain scrambling to make sense of what she had just witnessed.

Before she could say more, another car door opened. This time, a stunning woman stepped out, her movements graceful as she helped an elderly man to his feet. The old man leaned on a silver cane, his face lit with emotion as he approached Dylan.

“Young master,” the elderly man said, his voice trembling. “Welcome home. We’ve been waiting for this day for so long.”

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    The room froze. The bow was not deep, but it was sharp, precise, and undeniable.The same people who had been laughing seconds ago now stared in stunned silence. The sound of a glass being set down too hard at the bar echoed like a gunshot.The man near the pillar shifted his weight, his face draining of color. “W–wait,” he stammered, his earlier confidence cracking. “You… you can’t be serious. He’s just—”“Enough,” the manager cut him off without even glancing his way. His voice carried the weight of authority, calm but absolute. “Mr. Grenville is not to be questioned.”The young bartender, who had whispered earlier, felt his throat close. His hands shook as he tried to polish a glass, but the cloth slipped from his fingers. He dared not meet Dylan’s eyes.Dylan finally slid his phone back into his pocket, his smirk widening just slightly. He didn’t look at the crowd, only at the man still bent before him. “Good,” he said quietly, as if the single word settled everything.The manager

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    The tension in the room had barely begun to settle when a new layer of mockery surfaced.A man in a dark blazer, arms crossed, leaned forward slightly, his voice dripping with disdain. “Oh, look at him,” he said with a smirk that didn’t reach his eyes. “Grenville this, Grenville that. If you’re so important, why don’t you prove it? Or is this just all smoke and mirrors?”A few others around him chuckled, emboldened by his words.Dylan’s eyes flicked toward him lazily, the corner of his mouth twitching upward in a smirk that was all predator. “Smoke and mirrors, you say?” His voice was soft, slow, deliberate. “Funny. I’ve never met a man so confident in his ignorance.”A young bartender, who had been trying to remain unnoticed by the drama, finally whispered under his breath, “Yeah, big talk for someone who just walks in and stares at us like he owns the place.”Dylan’s head snapped toward him, sharper than anyone could have expected. “Walks in? I glide in,” he corrected, his tone slic

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    The words hit the lobby like a dropped glass. Conversations stuttered, laughter faltered, and even the clink of glasses from the bar seemed to still.The older receptionist blinked, her lips parting as if she wanted to retort but couldn’t find the words. Dylan’s gaze stayed on her, sharp and unwavering.“Tell me,” Dylan drawled, straightening and letting his hands rest lightly on the counter, “do you really believe a clipboard and a checklist give you more power than me? That a pen stroke decides who belongs here?” He let out a quiet chuckle, slow and mocking. “Adorable.”The tall man near the pillar scoffed, pushing off it with his shoulder. “Big words for someone who can’t even walk in without stuttering at reception.”Dylan’s head turned lazily toward him, eyes narrowing with the faintest glimmer of amusement. “Stuttering?” His smirk deepened. “You must be mistaking me for yourself, since the only thing I’ve heard from your mouth so far is the nervous laugh of a man desperate to be

  • 367

    Dylan’s eyes flicked toward the younger receptionist, cool and assessing, the kind of gaze that made people feel like they were being measured and found lacking. His voice was low, even, but laced with sharp amusement. “Why should I give my name?”The receptionist hesitated, her fingers tightening on the edge of the desk. She glanced at her colleague, then back at him, as if trying to decide whether to stand her ground or collapse under the quiet force radiating from him. “It’s… it’s just… protocol,” she said finally, a little too quickly. “Everyone has to give their name. Otherwise…”“Otherwise what?” Dylan leaned in slightly, the faintest smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. His presence was calm, but the air around him seemed to thrum with a tension that made the busy lobby quiet down in patches.The older receptionist straightened, her expression firm, though the faint twitch in her jaw betrayed irritation—or perhaps fear. “Otherwise we can’t let you through. The boardroom is

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    The SUV rolled to a smooth stop in front of the chic five-star hotel, its glass facade glinting like a mirror under the late sun. Valets rushed to open doors, their uniforms crisp, their movements rehearsed. But when Dylan stepped out, the hum of conversation near the entrance dipped, curiosity crackling in the air.Men in tailored suits lingered with cigars, their laughter fading as eyes shifted toward him. Women in jewel-toned gowns turned ever so slightly, lips curling, whispering behind manicured hands.“Is that… Dylan Grenville?” one voice murmured.“He actually showed his face here?” another scoffed.A tall man with slicked-back hair let out a low chuckle. “God, look at him. Plain shirt, no tie. Walks in like he belongs. Embarrassing.”A woman in crimson with earrings that glittered like small chandeliers gave a pitying laugh. “I almost thought he was a driver. Imagine—Dylan Cross reduced to this.”Their disdain rolled over him like smoke, but Dylan’s stride remained steady. His

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    Inside the SUV, the low hum of the engine filled the silence. Dylan rested an elbow on the armrest, his fingers brushing against his jaw as he stared out the tinted window. His expression was unreadable, but his driver dared a glance through the mirror.“Sir,” the driver said cautiously, “you… handled it differently than usual.”Dylan’s lips twitched faintly, though it wasn’t a smile. “Sometimes words cut deeper than fists. He needed to feel both.”The driver nodded, gripping the wheel tighter. “The crowd—they’ll talk about this for weeks.”“That’s the point,” Dylan murmured. His gaze lingered on the fading image of the fruit stall. “Fear fades. Memory doesn’t.”⸻Back at the stall, the fruit seller still clutched his cheek, his breath shallow, his pride shattered. His knees buckled, and he sank onto the chair, staring at the ground as if the dust could swallow him whole.The villagers edged closer now that the SUV had vanished, their whispers growing bold.“You called him a beggar,”

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