The Silent Heir

Chapter 3: Young master

“Who allowed you to treat the young master in such a manner”The old man demanded angrily, “Apologize this very instant”

Michael was confused and he gazed at the alien man.

Thinking this so-called “young master” had nothing to do with him, he began to question what they wanted.

“What do you want?”

“Who sent you”

“Was it Venice?”

“No matter what you do there is no way I am going to break up with my wife. Amelia is mine and mine alone”

He said with a persistent look.

The old man just smiled politely at him which puzzled him a bit.

But still thinking of how he was brought here, it didn’t make any difference.

After all, the villains in most movies put on the same “politeness” when they are about to hurt someone.

“I’m very sorry for this misunderstanding. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Steph, butler of the Bryce family” Steph said with a respectful bow.

“The Bryce family? It can’t be the same powerful and famous family that was eradicated overnight years ago” Micheal asked with a confused look.

“You are right. It is the same family” Steph replied.

“That can’t be possible, they said everyone and everything was destroyed. And even the ashes of each person and everything in the Bruce mansion dissipated into thin air. How can you tell me you are the butler of the same family destroyed? Do I look like a child to you? Who are you trying to fool here” Micheal argued with an annoyed look.

He didn’t know where he got this sudden boldness from.

But thinking of the fact that he will eventually lose everything later, he decided to go all out on anyone.

So what if he is before a dangerous man?

“I understand your argument there. Huh, it seems the Kincaid family did get the rumors around,” Steph said with a sarcastic smile.

“What does the Kincaid family have to do with this?” Michael asked with a curious look.

Steph smiled and answered, “ I think we need to start from the very beginning to understand everything, young master”

“Wait. Wait… You are calling me Young Master? Which means…” Michael asked with a dazed expression.

“I was referring to you earlier, young master,” Steph said.

“This can’t be happening?” Michael said and rose with a confused expression, “ How can I be the young master of a family I know nothing about? Is this some kind of scam or what? Let me tell you, I have no money and I will not participate in any illegal activity”

“No one is participating in an illegal activity here, young master,” Steph said with a hint of laughter in his voice, “Please, allow me explain”

Micheal had no intention of sitting down despite the assurance from Steph.

Everything was baffling him and he needed answers.

“Like I said earlier, I am the butler of the powerful and famous Bryce family. Which is also your family, young master. Everything was going on we'll as it should , until…”

Steph paused and Micheal could see pure hatred in his eyes.

But he wasn’t in a hurry to interrupt him.

After a few seconds, Steph composed himself and continued, “ Until the family was backstabbed by the people we least expected. The whole family was destroyed that very night”

“How come I have no memory of that, if I'm the young master of the family? At least I should know about this, shouldnt I? ” Micheal asked.

“That is because you were very young back then, a five-year-old. And you didn’t even know who you were. Understandably, you do not have any memory of your family or anything that happened. And my greatest remorse was not being able to protect you that night” Steph clarified.

“You said something about the Kincaids. What has this got to do with my inlaws? Were they responsible for everything” Micheal asked.

“Not particularly. But they are indeed connected to the Bryce family. Your foster family were once followers of the Bryce family with little position to their name. But they saw a chance to step into the world after that dreadful night. They decided to take you in and adopt you pretending to be the good guys, but instead, they legally snatched your “inheritance” by posing as your guardians. And from the look of things, they do look satisfied with it” Steph said scoffing.

“This can’t be true. I have never seen or heard them talk about an inheritance which is mine. I have been living on scraps for as long as I can remember. I am not even considered as a member of their family” Micheal said with a dejected voice and one could hear hatred in his voice.

Thinking of the life he lived in the Kincaid mansion, he never thought those people were leeching off his money.

The audacity to make him feel like a burden.

While they are the ones who should be depending on him.

“There is no need to fuss about that little amount of money. Those greedy couples can be content with anything as long as it gives them a little bit of status in this city” Steph said.

“And what is that supposed to mean” Micheal asked.

“What they took is just the tip of an iceberg. The majority of your fortune has been kept safe in my hands all these years. Waiting for you to take over” Steph answered with a proud look.

One will think this is a dog waiting for his owner to pat him on the head for a good job done from Steph's expression.

“My… My fortune. Which means I am wealthy?” Micheal asked with stars in his eyes.

“It took me years to finally meet you, young master. And I am very pleased and grateful for that. The Kincaids thought they could hide your identity forever. Little did they know the Bryce family's bloodline still lives on” Steph said with an appreciative look.

Michael was shocked and couldn't utter a single word.

This was beyond his fantasy.

The butler's next words made him realize he is living in existence,

“As the last and only surviving heir of the rich and powerful Bryce family, it’s time to come back and claim your place, Young master,” Steph said with a respectful bow.

And the men in black suits all followed suit.

“Welcome, young master”