Decade of the Fool のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 8

The first place on the financial ranking Lenora mentioned was held by me.After reconnecting with my parents, I used their resources to rise swiftly, monopolizing domestic and international trade routes. My influence spread quickly across markets in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, information technology, and entertainment. I had carved out a place in almost every sector.By the time my overseas assignment was complete, I had successfully claimed the top spot on the financial rankings.Unfortunately, no matter how much I explained, Lenora and Nathan refused to believe me. I would just have to wait and watch their faces three days from now.Needless to say, the housewarming party ended on a sour note.Once everyone had left, Lenora ordered the housemaids to clear out a storage room and impatiently said to me, “You can stay there.”Her tone and attitude made it clear that I was not welcome.My sleeping arrangement did not bother me as I only cared about getting closer to Lily

A towering man, nearly two meters tall and built like a fortress of muscle, stepped into the room against the light.The moment Nathan saw him, his eyes lit up with glee. He hurried forward with an obsequious grin plastered on his face.“Mr. Morgan Williamson? Are you Mr. Williamson? Fantastic!“There’s a shameless fraud here pretending to be Mr. Brooke. Please, teach him a lesson—show him what happens to impostors!“Beat him to death for all I care. He has no parents and no background. He’s just a stray, despised by everyone.”Nathan was practically trembling with excitement, as if he already envisioned me bloodied and broken at Morgan’s feet.He remained blissfully unaware that Morgan, standing behind him, had clenched his fists so tightly his knuckles cracked, jaw rigid with fury.I opened my mouth to warn Nathan, but before I could say a word, Lenora descended the stairs, drawn by the commotion.With practiced elegance, she extended her hand to Morgan.“Welcome, Mr. Will

Fearing that Lenora and Lily might struggle financially, I'd sent every penny from my first overseas earnings back home. After confirming Lenora had received the funds, I hadn't given it another thought.But then, for some reason, Nathan suddenly acquired a set of expensive properties, which raised suspicions in my mind.I moved into the presidential suite, waiting for the paternity test results and for Lenora to finish her work handover.After the three days were up, I immediately went to the Zenith Horizon office.Fred came to find me. "Lenora hasn’t returned since she left three days ago," he said.I had Morgan investigate their movements, but a voice echoed in my mind."Who insulted me earlier? Step forward."The employees exchanged nervous glances, and in the end, the few people who had mocked me as "poverty-stricken" were pushed forward, trembling as they apologized."Sir… we didn’t know your identity. Please, forgive us. We beg you, don’t hold it against us."I igno

“I misunderstood you before, but it was because I was deceived by Nathan. It wasn’t my intention.“You always loved the eggplant dish I made, right? I’ll cook it now. Let’s see if it tastes like it used to.”Seeing that I didn’t stop her, Lenora smiled in relief and quickly urged Lily.“Go chat with Daddy. I’ll go make some food.”Lily refused. “He’s not my Daddy! He’s a bad person. He wants to take Mommy away from Daddy! I hate him!” she protested.Before the words could even settle, Lenora slapped her.Lily’s delicate skin swelled, and she cried out in distress.Lenora’s shoulders shook as she squatted down, hiding her face in her hands, sobbing.“You’re still not listening, huh? Do you want to be thrown out and left to starve on the streets?”She displayed the heartbreak of a mother, but even the most pitiful figures had their flaws. Lenora’s downfall was entirely of her own making.I finished the eggplant, which tasted just like it used to, and before leaving, I told