"Whenever the acting head wanted something, he just told me and took it. Sometimes, he only called me after he'd already taken it. I don't get a chance to stop him. Even if I could, I wouldn't dare."Laurence stared at Stuart for a moment before saying gently, "It's been hard on you. I'll ask Manny about this. From now on, anyone who wants to take something from this residence must ask me or Noelle first."They can only take anything away once we've given our approval."Thinking he had managed to fool Laurence, Stuart quickly replied, "Yes, Mr. Laurence. I'll do as you say from now on."The next time someone tried to take anything, he could just bring up Laurence's name. Those used to getting things their own way would then resent Laurence. Did Laurence really think that his position as the family head was secure now?Laurence stood up and said, "I'll be moving in next week. Make sure this place is spotless and that everything is in order. I have very high standards when it comes
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