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Julian hung his head low, looking just like a child who had done something wrong.Albert’s once-straight back remained bent.All he could feel was his pride being trampled underfoot.How long had it been? And this woman still hadn’t made up her mind?His spine—once bowed—felt as though it might never straighten again.He didn’t know why, but deep down, Albert had a sinking feeling this time…Even Carol was gritting her teeth to endure it.She wasn’t ready to give up her life of wealth and status.She had only just begun to enjoy this kind of life—how could she go back to the days of hardship?Tessa glanced at Grace with a questioning look, trying to understand what she meant.After all, she knew perfectly well that Grace’s original target had always been Julian.But Grace remained silent, still staring at the two figures bowing before her.Her eyes drifted toward Julian, who stood there like a fool, and finally, she sighed.“All right. That’s enough. You can get up now. Though I’ll say

Julian wasn’t surprised at all.What had he even been hoping for?With parents like his, who valued money more than life itself, how could they possibly choose their son over wealth and power?As long as they had money, they could have as many sons as they wanted.A quiet chill settled in his chest, his expression clouded with a sense of hollow resignation.He couldn’t even put into words what he was feeling anymore.So, this was it—after all these years, in his parents’ eyes, a living son was worth less than profit.What did that make him, then?A joke?Grace showed no surprise on her face either.This had always been a question without a real answer.But their choice didn’t catch her off guard.She knew exactly what kind of people they were—those who couldn’t live without money.So, there was nothing left to hesitate about.And Tessa, standing beside her, exhaled in relief.As long as Julian was taken away, she’d be free.She wouldn’t have to wrestle with any of this anymore.Grace’s

In the end, Carol could only nod.All her comfort and status had come from her husband and son.Now, with her son on the verge of being taken away, the only thing she could do was obey her husband in everything.Those four words—obey her husband completely—were now etched deeply into her mind.She understood where her fortune came from, and that was precisely why she clung to it so tightly.Julian didn’t resist at all as Carol led him upstairs.In that moment, all he could think was how fake she was.She had agreed to let Albert hand him over, and now she was the one begging Grace for a few more days?Julian couldn’t even figure her out anymore.But none of that mattered now.All he needed to know was that from this day forward, he would live for himself.After bringing him upstairs, Carol sat with him in the room for a long time.Guilt gnawed at her, but more than that, she felt helpless.She held Julian’s hand and sat beside him. “Julian, this is all our fault.“If you do end up in p

She figured she must’ve just been too tired lately.Grace patted Tessa’s arm gently. “Good girl. With you by my side, I feel at ease.“In a little while, I’m going to host a banquet to officially announce the situation with Hayes Enterprises. I want you to be there.”Tessa’s eyes lit up with surprise. “Really, Mom? You mean it?”In the past, Grace had never taken her to events like this.With her frail health, Grace’s most common instruction was for her to stay home and rest.That was it—nothing more.Aurora, on the other hand, though less eloquent, was well-read and could hold her own in any conversation.No matter the topic, she always knew how to respond.Because of that, people naturally gravitated toward her.Over time, it was as if Tessa had faded into the background entirely.So, this invitation came as a genuine shock.She’d thought she’d already been quietly cast aside.She never expected to be chosen again.Seeing the joy on Tessa’s face, Grace felt a pang of guilt.Without r

Still, once Joseph was discharged, there’d be another payout waiting.That was the only reason the caretaker kept showing up day after day.Without that, she honestly didn’t know how else to convince herself to stay.It wasn’t until a while later that Joseph finally blinked out of his daze and gave a slow nod, signaling that he understood.Only then did the caretaker mutter, “Alright, sir, please eat. Just leave the dishes when you’re done. I’ll come clear them.”With that, she stepped out to handle her other tasks.For the money, she told herself, she could endure it.After all, he was just a guy with a bad temper.Nothing more.No matter what it was, nothing was more important than money.She repeated that over and over in her head, and sure enough, it made her feel better.Money really was the most convincing reason to do anything.Joseph took a few bites but quickly lost his appetite.He’d been stuck in the hospital for days with barely any movement—no wonder he didn’t feel like ea