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Chapter 24

Author: Strawberry Spring Roll
William slowly lifted his gaze.

"Should've what?"

His cold, sharp tone cut through the air.

The person who had spoken instantly went quiet, like their voice had been stolen. Their eyes flickered with fear as they shrank back behind the others.

Seeing this, William laughed coldly.

"What's wrong? Don't have the guts to say it now? Regret not bringing that illegitimate child back?"

It seemed everyone in the Graham family knew about his father's illegitimate son, except for him.

When William had lost his sight in that car accident, it didn't take long for them to start plotting, trying to force him to step down. If Jasmine hadn't taken such good care of him and stayed by his side through it all, he probably would've been torn apart by those people long ago.

The thought made a tight knot form in his chest, the pain sharp and overwhelming.

As the room fell into a stunned silence, everyone's eyes widened, clearly shocked that William knew.

William's expression grew even colder, his
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