I returned to my wealthy biological family after years away… but the fake young master had already prepared a trap for me.
Victor thought this poor outsider would be easy to defeat. He played the victim, faked his tears, manipulated everyone, and tried to make me look like the villain.
But he made one mistake…
He underestimated the real heir.
I exposed his lies one by one, uncovered his fake acts, revealed the truth behind his schemes, and turned every accusation back against him.
The family that once protected him finally saw his true face.
I didn’t come back to beg for love.
I came back to take my place.
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Victor thought this poor outsider would be easy to defeat. He played the victim, faked his tears, manipulated everyone, and tried to make me look like the villain.
But he made one mistake…
He underestimated the real heir.
I exposed his lies one by one, uncovered his fake acts, revealed the truth behind his schemes, and turned every accusation back against him.
The family that once protected him finally saw his true face.
I didn’t come back to beg for love.
I came back to take my place.
💬 What would you do if you discovered someone stole your entire life?
#AnimeRecap #ManhwaRecap #FakeHeir #RevengeAnime #OverpoweredMC
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00:00On the very first day my wealthy mom brings me home, the fake young master tries to turn the
00:04entire family against me. He thinks a poor kid like me will be completely lost, but what he
00:08doesn't expect is that I don't panic at all. In fact, I shut him down so hard, he has nothing
00:12left to say. Victor, hold on, I'm not staying in a guest room. You don't need to keep showing me
00:17all this. I just need to know where my bedroom and the bathroom are. That's it. Victor suddenly
00:21spots a figure behind me. His voice instantly cracks with fake tears. Alex, how can you talk
00:25to me like that? I'm just trying to help you fit in with a family so you can know everything
00:29about
00:29our home. A cold, sharp voice comes from behind. Sophia, my third older sister. Victor, what's
00:33going on here? Victor wipes his face with both hands and puts on the most pitiful expression.
00:37Oh, Sophia, when did you get back? No, no, it's nothing. Alex didn't say anything. He's been
00:41so nice to me. Sophia glances at me. So you're the boy they just brought home? Didn't your dad
00:46ever teach you any manners? I really don't get why mom and dad brought you back. Well, since
00:49you said that, Sophia, let me apologize the same way Victor welcomed me. How's that? I grab
00:53Sophia's hand and start giving her a tour from the very first room on the second floor.
00:56By the time she snaps out of it, I've already walked her through five rooms. Shut up. Stop
01:00wasting my time. Hearing that, I curl my right hand into a fist, pretend it's a microphone,
01:05and hold it up near Sophia's mouth. Ma'am, is that your honest opinion? You sure you don't
01:08want to take it back? Sophia is so furious at what I just did that she storms right back
01:12downstairs. A moment later, she comes back up with mom, dad, and Chloe, my second older
01:16sister. Every single one of them looks furious. Alex, what did you do to make Sophia so upset?
01:20Right now, I'm not in the mood to waste words with them. Mom, dad, I know I can't explain
01:24this with words alone. I want to check every security camera on the second floor. Victor
01:28never expects me to say this. His face turns white in an instant. He quickly speaks up.
01:32Mom, dad, please don't be mad. Brother just got here. He's probably just having trouble
01:36with his emotions. I'm handling my emotions just fine. If you don't pull up the footage
01:40right now, I'm running away from home. And I'll post the whole story online, how I got
01:44kicked out of my very first day home, and let the internet decide who's right. The moment
01:48dad hears I'll post it online, he quickly orders the servant behind him. Bring us the footage
01:52right now. But then I say, oh, come on. I just got to this house. I don't know anyone
01:56here. How do I know the servants won't tamper with the footage? Why don't we just go watch
01:59it live? Dad is fuming at my words. He snaps. Fine. We'll all go to the security room together.
02:04But I'm telling you right now, if this turns out to be your fault, you're apologizing to
02:08every single person in this family. Sure, okay. Wow, dad, you're so impressive.
02:11Meanwhile, Victor is trembling with fear. As he walks, he suddenly faints. Sophia, walking
02:16behind him, gasps in shock. Everyone turns their heads toward the sound. All at once, Sophia
02:20points at me furiously. You must be a jinx. The moment you come back, Victor, who's been
02:24healthy his whole life, just collapses. I fire right back with pure sarcasm. Wow, what
02:29a coincidence that he faints right now. Just like those scheming, fragile characters in
02:32palace dramas. And when a perfectly healthy person suddenly passes out, it looks so fake.
02:37Am I the only one who can see his eyes moving under his lids? Go ahead, lift his eyelids.
02:40The eyes of a person who's actually unconscious look totally different from someone who's awake.
02:44Hearing that, everyone's expressions toward Victor start turning suspicious. Victor hears my
02:48words and his heart pounds wildly, but he still keeps pretending to be unconscious.
02:52Then I put on a fake concerned tone. Mom, dad, it's fine. Let's just go check the security
02:57footage first. Just call the family doctor. She'll only say there's nothing wrong anyway.
03:01Of course, if the family doctor's been bought off, she'll come up with some illness that
03:04sounds serious but really means nothing. Alex, how can you doubt your own brother like this?
03:08What can I say? I just met him today. A little suspicion is completely normal.
03:12Oh right, hurry up and call the family doctor. Once you're done, we're checking the footage.
03:15Even though Chloe absolutely hates me right now, she still calls the doctor.
03:19Mom, take me to check the footage. Alex, let go. Mom needs to stay with Victor.
03:23I start to get impatient. Trust me, you're not a doctor. Watching him is useless.
03:27Where's the security room? If you don't take me now, I'm running away from home.
03:30Everyone except the unconscious. Victor heads to the security room.
03:33Dad's voice is dark and heavy. Pull up the last 30 minutes of footage from the second floor.
03:36Very quickly, Victor and I appear on the screen. On the video, Victor is sincerely giving me a
03:40tour of the rooms. Chloe sneers at me. See? Victor is completely innocent.
03:44What do you have to say for yourself now? I shoot back immediately.
03:47The facts aren't clear yet. No comment. Hope you can be a little more sensible, Chloe.
03:5120 minutes into the footage, Victor is still showing me around,
03:53going through room after useless room. The expressions on everyone's faces start
03:57turning strange. Then they hear me cutting Victor off. Next they see Victor putting on
04:00his wounded look, suddenly speaking in a fake, tearful voice for no reason.
04:03The next moment, Sophia's voice comes in. Then for no reason, Victor wipes his face.
04:07And out of nowhere, he starts defending himself against me.
04:09Dad has always been sharp-eyed. He realizes his adopted son isn't quite as innocent
04:13and sweet as he thought. With all that footage playing out first,
04:16Victor's sudden fainting looks completely out of place. Nobody can believe that he
04:19actually collapsed from feeling unwell. Mom probably hasn't fully realized what her
04:22adopted son is really capable of. But she understands that she wronged me.
04:26Alex, I'm sorry. Mom shouldn't have doubted you like that.
04:28Then Sophia rubs her nose and speaks in a stiff, awkward tone.
04:31Um, sorry about that, Alex. Just as everyone is about to leave and get back to their own things,
04:36a maid knocks on the security room door. She says,
04:39Sir, Madam, Miss Chloe, the family doctor has arrived. Young Master Victor still hasn't woken
04:43up. Miss Sophia asked me to gather everyone. Dad's face turns dark. He wants to see what
04:48tricks this adopted son will pull next. Let's go take a look. Everyone quickly makes their
04:52way to Victor's room. I take one look at the family doctor, so gentle and pretty,
04:56just like the devoted second female lead in a CEO romance novel. I can't help but mutter,
05:00well, a woman of marriageable age like her if she's in love with Victor is definitely going to
05:04invent all kinds of weird illnesses for him. Even if there's nothing wrong,
05:07she'll make something up. Chloe, not far away, catches every word. Right then,
05:11the young pretty doctor puts on a worried face. Sir, Madam, Young Master Victor is suffering from
05:15long-term emotional stress. His mood has been extremely low, which caused a lack of blood flow
05:19to the brain and made him faint. I'd like to know if there's something specific that caused
05:22Young Master Victor such emotional distress. I speak without holding anything back.
05:26Ugh, just as I thought, it's one of those diseases that either exists or doesn't,
05:29depending on how you spin it. Are you the Young Master who was just brought home?
05:32You may not be familiar with this kind of condition, but I'd appreciate it if you didn't
05:35judge our profession from an amateur's point of view. Dr. Bell's voice slowly speaks up.
05:39I let out a sigh. I pull a few feathers off the decorative ornaments hanging in the room.
05:43Then I turn to Dr. Bell. Well then, I hope you won't regret this, doctor.
05:46Today, I'm a medical genius reborn. I walk right over to Victor. Holding the feathers,
05:50I brush them back and forth against his bare feet. Then I grab his arm and tell everyone,
05:54he's awake but he's faking it. You can never wake up someone who's pretending to be asleep.
05:58Although to endure the tickling, every muscle in his body is probably tensed up right now.
06:02Mom also puts her hand on Victor's arm and finds that his muscles are indeed rock hard.
06:06Nothing like the relaxed state of someone unconscious. She nods at Dad. Dad's face
06:10darkens and his voice carries a threat. Victor, out of respect for the fact that you're still
06:13my adopted son, I'll let today's incident slide. But if you keep pretending to be asleep,
06:17I'll have no choice but to throw you out. After a moment of waiting, Victor still doesn't respond.
06:21Mom, Dad, you're being too harsh. Sophia rushes forward to interrupt me,
06:25but she slips and lands right on Victor's stomach. Seeing that, I give her a thumbs up.
06:29Turns out Sophia is the real medical genius. Dr. Bell sees things going south and quickly
06:33speaks up in protest. Young Master Alex, you're going too far. Force that heavy would wake anyone
06:37up in pain. I pull out my phone. Why are you so stubborn, Dad? I don't think this doctor knows
06:42what she's doing. I checked and the nearest top hospital is only two kilometers away. Let's drive
06:46over and give him a full body checkup. I don't believe that people like you who lie through your
06:50teeth can keep this act going. Hearing that they're taking him to a real hospital, Victor starts to
06:54panic inside. He opens his eyes with a teary look. Mom, Dad, maybe I just didn't
06:58get enough sleep last night. That's why I fainted. What happened? Why does my stomach hurt? Alex is
07:03right. Victor, let's take you to the hospital. Fainting is no small matter. Mom's voice is soft
07:07but leaves no room for argument. Victor puts on a fake, thoughtful look. No need, I'm fine. I shake
07:12my phone in front of him. I already called for an ambulance. The ambulance from the top hospital is
07:16downstairs. Let's go. A few of the stronger female servants step forward and lift Victor up.
07:20Victor is terrified and struggles wildly. Dad's eyes turn dark. He gives a meaningful look at the
07:24visibly panicked Dr. Bell, then heads downstairs. Taking advantage of the free moment, I head back
07:28to my foster father's place to grab a few things. When I come back and step through the first floor
07:32entrance, I hear crying coming from inside. Mom, Dad, I just got so flustered because Alex came back.
07:37I've never thrown a tantrum before. Please give me one more chance. I promise I'll get along with Alex.
07:42But Mom is actually upset. Victor, I raised you like my own son from the beginning. I taught you how
07:46to
07:46treat people. What you did today really crossed the line. Victor, you're grown up now, and with Alex just
07:50coming home, you might need time to adjust. You've also never met your biological father. Why don't
07:54you spend the next few days visiting him? Victor immediately bursts into tears. But Mom, you're
07:58the one who raised me. You were part of every step of my life. To me, you're the closest person
08:01in my
08:02world. I'll go visit my biological father, and I'll take care of him when he's old. But I'm still more
08:06used to being here. Asking me to live with some stranger might make me really uncomfortable. The
08:09second he stops talking, I jump in with a translation. I don't want to go back to that poor home.
08:13Life here is so much better. Every day is fun. Spending money like water. Going back means dropping down a
08:18whole social class. Then I add casually. It's fine. Just let him stay here. Hearing that, and seeing
08:22that Dad and Mom don't push back anymore, Victor finally lets out a breath. The others don't show
08:26any obvious dissatisfaction, but they're starting to think more clearly. Quietly, they start pulling
08:30back a little on all those years of affection they had for Victor. Back in my room, I pull out
08:35my comfy
08:35pajamas, and then grab my tablet to find the melodrama I've been binging. Not long after, there's a knock at
08:40the door. Sophia and Chloe are standing at the doorway. It's obvious they're trying to smooth things over
08:44with me. Hey Alex, what are you up to right now? Watching a show? Well, we have a big
08:48home theater room here on the second floor. Wanna come watch it with us? Hearing that, I nod. I grab
08:52some snacks, and the three of us head over to the home theater. Sophia sets up the equipment. She
08:56opens the search bar and asks, Alex, what show are you watching? Let me look it up. I tell her
09:00the name
09:00of a melodrama. You two might not be able to handle it. It's fine, they both say at the same
09:04time. So the
09:05three of us settle on the sofa, staring at the massive screen that takes up an entire wall. To my
09:08surprise, both sisters actually get into this trashy melodrama. When the show hits a dramatic
09:13moment, Sophia angrily stuffs a handful of potato chips into her mouth. She curses,
09:17damn it, what a garbage woman. A little later, Sophia says, how are the chips gone already? I
09:21pull out a few packs of spicy strips from my snack bag and hand one to Sophia. You can try
09:24these.
09:25Sophia has never had spicy strips in her entire life. Staring at the bright red packaging, she
09:29skeptically tears it open, squeezes out one strip through the wrapper, and takes a tiny bite. This
09:33is amazing! Chloe curiously grabs a pack too. After opening it, she starts wolfing them down. While the
09:38two sisters are eating with their mouths covered in oil, completely absorbed in the show, the home theater
09:42door opens. Victor forces a smile. Chloe, Sophia, what are you two watching? Chloe answers,
09:46just an online drama. Victor's tone turns sarcastic. It must be so hard for you two having to keep
09:51Alex company watching this brainless garbage. If you have things to do, feel free to go. I can
09:56keep Alex company. Ugh, stop being so loud. I missed what just got said. Sophia is annoyed at being
10:00interrupted during an exciting scene. She's not happy at all. So please, get out and close the door.
10:05The light from outside is too bright. I turn my head away and ignore him completely. Sophia gets
10:09impatient. Victor, hurry up and leave. It really is too bright. Seeing that neither of them will even turn
10:13to look at him, both glued to the screen. Victor shoots me a jealous glare. Then he furiously backs
10:17out of the theater room and slams the door shut. After hours of binging the melodrama, Sophia and
10:21Chloe are completely fired up, their minds buzzing with excitement. Just then someone knocks at the
10:26door. Miss Chloe, Miss Sophia, young master Alex, dinner is ready. Sir and madam are asking you to
10:30come downstairs. Let's go, let's go, let's eat. We'll come back and keep watching after. Sophia is
10:35completely hooked right now. She feels like she could binge 20 episodes in one day. When the three of us
10:39head downstairs, we see that today's dining table has one extra seat.
10:43And sitting in that seat is a woman with the aura of someone in power, her expression cold and
10:47serious. Olivia, you're back? Sophia sounds a little surprised. That's your oldest sister.
10:51Her name is Olivia. Olivia, this is our real brother Alex. Chloe introduces both sides.
10:56Olivia lifts her gaze, gives me a cold glance and offers no other response. Instead she asks,
11:01where's Victor? Why isn't he called down for dinner? For a moment, Chloe's smile freezes on her face.
11:05She never expected Olivia to be this dismissive, not even bothering to respond. Dad glances at his
11:10eldest daughter, his lips pressed thin with obvious displeasure. Mom senses the tension in
11:14the air and quickly asks, why hasn't Victor come down yet? The maid's expression turns awkward.
11:18She glances at me hesitantly, wanting to say something but holding back. After a moment she
11:22seems to gather her courage to speak, but I cut her off. She's about to say young master Victor is
11:26in
11:26a bad mood, has no appetite. When she says it she'll put on a really sad face and then make
11:30you all think
11:31about why Victor is upset. That's the direction she wants your thoughts to go. Then you'll remember I came
11:35back today and connect that to why he's upset, blaming everything on me. The maid instinctively
11:39tries to defend Victor. No, no, that's not it. Dad gives the maid a cold look. He eats or he
11:43doesn't.
11:43Olivia drops her calm expression and calmly stands up. Dad, what are you saying? How can you treat
11:48Victor like this? Olivia gives me a fake cold smile and lets out a disdainful scoff. You really know
11:52what you're doing, don't you? I don't spoil her one bit. Oh really? Care to explain? Olivia lets out a
11:57cold laugh. You just got here and already you've pushed our Victor to the point where he doesn't even
12:01dare come to dinner. I don't know what happened while I was gone, but you've somehow won over mom,
12:05dad, Chloe, and Sophia's favor. And you're telling me you didn't scheme? I shoot right back. First of
12:10all, I'm this family's kid, right? Coming home and being loved by my parents and siblings only proves
12:13that my family cares about me. How does that make me scheming? Am I not worthy of my own family's
12:17affection? Second, as an heir candidate, you jump to conclusions without investigating the facts and just
12:22lock in your verdict. If our competitors find out about this, they'll screw you over big time.
12:26Finally, you have no blood relation to him, yet you defend him this hard? It makes me wonder if
12:30your feelings have gone sour, like you're trying to start an epic adopted son and heir romance.
12:35Dad, listen to what he's saying. Olivia looks furious, but then mom suddenly speaks up.
12:39Honey, Olivia still needs more training. Why don't we send her to that overseas project soon?
12:43Dad instantly gets what his wife is thinking, so he agrees right away.
12:46Alright, this girl really does need some tempering. Olivia is stunned. She never imagined her parents,
12:51who've spoiled her since childhood, would turn on her like this over a son they just brought home
12:55today. So she quickly changes her tone. I'm sorry, Alex, I shouldn't have snapped at you
12:58without knowing the full story. Mom, Dad, I just got back from a business trip. That project in
13:02country A will take at least three years to complete. I want to spend time with you both.
13:06I don't want to be gone that long. But mom is unusually firm. She takes Olivia's hand and says,
13:10Olivia, listen to me. Mom wants to train you, and if you miss us, we'll fly out to see you
13:14often.
13:14Sophia tries to smooth things over. Um, let's just eat. Since Olivia's taking on that project,
13:19let's have this family meal together. From now on, we'll see her a lot less often.
13:23But Olivia still doesn't give up. Without Victor here? How are we even a family?
13:26Dad slams the table hard. He points at Olivia in fury, teeth clenched. Fine,
13:30you rebellious daughter. Are you trying to kill me with rage? Olivia gets angry too.
13:34She throws down a line. Then I'm not eating! And she rushes upstairs.
13:38Sophia is worried I'm upset by Olivia's attitude and wants to cheer me up.
13:41She sits down next to me. Alex, you said earlier that Olivia has feelings for Victor.
13:45That's way too melodramatic. Have you been watching too many soap operas?
13:47I go along with her. Yeah, it really is melodramatic. If this went the full melodrama route
13:52while we're all down here eating, there'd be no family upstairs,
13:54and Olivia could go comfort Victor. While comforting him, they'd end up hugging,
13:58and one thing could accidentally lead to a kiss. Hearing my words, dad and mom rush upstairs.
14:03Just as Chloe, Sophia and I are about to head up too, a sharp, clean slapping sound rings out
14:07from upstairs. Mom, dad, let me explain. Sophia suddenly has a bad feeling. Oh no,
14:12don't tell me. When we all rush to Victor's room, we find Olivia blocking Victor from the front,
14:16putting on a, we're true love attitude. Olivia says without a hint of shame. Mom, dad,
14:20you both said it yourselves. Victor is a boy with no blood relation to me. What's wrong with me
14:24liking him? The problem is huge. A boy you've raised as your little brother since childhood
14:28and you actually develop feelings for him? You're seriously weird. You don't have some kind of
14:32weird fetish, do you? Maybe from years of hiding it, Olivia, now suddenly exposed,
14:36actually feels a rush of pleasure inside. What do you know? I've been protecting Victor since we
14:40were kids. More than once I've prayed that Victor and I had no blood connection. Until now,
14:44I've always suppressed my feelings. You've been suffering that badly, and it never occurred to you to see a
14:49therapist. Plus, you're at least several years older than him, right? That means you were ahead
14:52of him in school and work. You're really that free with time to develop feelings for your own
14:56brother? Mom, dad, I didn't want this either, but I've fallen hopelessly for Victor. I've tried to
15:00give up before, but Victor is just so good to me, I can't do it. The look she gives her
15:04parents is
15:04full of longing for their approval. Victor's face is already covered in tears. Olivia, so this is how
15:09you've seen me all along? I get swept up in the melodrama of the moment and actually start
15:12analyzing. Wait, every time you thought about giving up, did Victor give you the sense you had a
15:16chance? Like he felt the same way about you? And did he casually give you some touches that
15:19crossed the sibling line? Olivia doesn't respond, but the way her eyes dart away gives the answer.
15:24When Victor hears this, his face turns pale as death. Mom rushes forward in a few steps and
15:28swings a hard slap at him, but Olivia jumps out and blocks it with her own face. After the slap
15:32lands, Olivia's face has a bright red handprint on it. There's even a trace of blood at the corner of
15:36her lips. After being pushed to his limit again and again, dad's words grow cold and merciless.
15:41Leave the country tonight. Don't come back until that overseas project is done. You don't need to pack.
15:45I'll have the servants pack your things and ship them over. Olivia can only grit her teeth and
15:49lower her head. Fine, dad. I'll make sure to complete this project. Just then I let out a
15:53loud shout. Wait! The whole family turns to look at me. I put on a troubled expression. Mom, dad,
15:58I need a word in private. Olivia glares at me viciously. What are you trying to do now?
16:02Haven't you taken enough away from Victor already? Even Chloe can't stand it anymore.
16:06Olivia, just stop talking. After a moment of hesitation, mom and dad still follow me to the study on the
16:10third floor. Mom looks a little confused. Alex, is there something you want to tell us?
16:14I get straight to the point. Mom, dad, I don't think you should send Olivia overseas.
16:18Why not? This time, there's even a hint of displeasure in mom's tone. Drawing from all
16:22my melodrama watching experience, I explain. Think about it. Right now, you're forcefully
16:26cutting off Olivia from Victor. A few years later, she may not have forgotten these feelings.
16:30She might even hold onto them harder because she can't have him. If she comes back still in love
16:33with Victor, she's definitely going to hold a grudge against you two over what happened today.
16:37She might even come to hate you for it. And dad, you'll get older someday. Olivia could even
16:41seize power, and once she has it, cut you out. By then, there'd be nothing you could do.
16:45You wouldn't even have words to say. After hearing this, both mom and dad's faces change.
16:49Then what should we do? Mom, what I'm about to say is just my idea. Just take it as a
16:53suggestion.
16:53Tell her that if Olivia and Victor are together, you'll cut ties with her from now on and no longer
16:57consider her family. Of course, this isn't just talk. You have to follow through with action,
17:01like taking away her real power in the company, freezing her bank cards, and letting the outside
17:05world know. Won't that be too harsh? I explain. This way, Olivia might not be able to handle
17:09the drop in status and come to her senses. Or Victor might not be able to handle having a
17:13sister who's lost her status. At that point, Olivia will see Victor for who he really is.
17:17Of course, this is just my suggestion. Maybe the two of them really are in love. If that's the case,
17:21just observe them for a few years. If they still haven't changed their minds, then let them be
17:24together. After listening, mom turns to look at dad. Dad thinks it over. It's not a bad idea,
17:28but Victor definitely has to move out. I add one more thing. Whatever place you set up for Victor,
17:33you absolutely cannot let Olivia know where it is. Otherwise, if a new little character shows up,
17:37you'll have no choice but to let them get married. In the end, my parents make their decision.
17:41The three of us head back to Victor's room. Victor is already sobbing his eyes out. His whole body
17:45trembling like a gust of wind could knock him over. Olivia is heartbroken, but every time she tries
17:50to pull him into her arms, her sisters block her. Olivia, you don't have to go overseas anymore.
17:54Dad, are you serious? Olivia's face lights up with joy. Mom immediately adds,
17:58but Victor is a boy after all and there's no blood relation. With so many girls in this family,
18:02it's inconvenient. So I've decided Victor will move out. Victor never imagined that on the very first day
18:06the Sullivan family's real son comes home. He'd be kicked out. His whole body seems to lose its
18:11soul. The next second his eyes close and he faints. Hearing him hit the floor, Olivia rushes forward,
18:15but Dad harshly kicks her aside. Mom gives a firm command. Someone carry Victor downstairs.
18:20I'll personally take him to his new home. The fake fainting Victor never expected Mom to be this
18:24decisive. He can only whisper with his eyes closed. Mom, Dad, I love you. When I hear his voice,
18:29my toes curl so hard I basically remodel the floor into a two-bedroom apartment. I'm cringing so hard
18:34right now help me. Who faints and starts sleep talking right away? That's ridiculous. When
18:38Victor feels himself lying in the backseat of a car, he opens his eyes right away. But what he
18:42doesn't expect is that Mom actually plans to see him off and just happens to look back at him.
18:46What terrible luck. Their eyes meet. Victor tries to close his eyes immediately, but Mom suddenly
18:50speaks up. Victor, do you have feelings for Olivia? Then Mom quietly taps the record button on the phone
18:55in her pocket. Victor makes a show of thinking, rolling his eyes around. Mom, of course I care about
18:59her, but my feelings for Olivia are admiration. The kind of love you have for family, not romantic
19:04feelings. Mom seems to let out a breath. Same feelings toward Chloe and Sophia? Victor thinks
19:08he's guessed the right direction and quickly answers, yes, I care about all four sisters in
19:12this family. The order doesn't matter. They're all tied for second place. Number one is you and Dad.
19:16Hearing that, Mom feels a pang in her chest. Victor, Mom cares about you too, but you saw how Olivia
19:21feels about you, so we need to set you up somewhere else. Don't worry. As long as you don't do
19:24anything too extreme, and get along with Alex, you're still young master of this family.
19:28Understanding what Mom is really saying, Victor breathes a small sigh of relief. At the same
19:32time, he's thinking about how in the future, he can push me out and get me rejected by the family.
19:37He doesn't even notice Mom has been watching him the whole time. Deeply disappointed, Mom
19:40decides not to give Victor the card in her bag as compensation. After about an hour of driving,
19:44the car arrives at a luxury apartment complex, but the second he sees it's just an apartment,
19:49Victor's face darkens. Right then, a female housekeeper steps up and opens the car door for
19:52them. Hello, Madam. Hello, young master Victor. I'm the housekeeper for this residence and you
19:56can call me Miss Harper. If you ever need anything, you can call me anytime. Here's my card.
20:00Victor doesn't take it. He throws himself into Mom's arms and starts sobbing uncontrollably.
20:04Mom, I don't want to live alone. I'll miss you so much. Miss Harper speaks up.
20:07Young master Victor, this place is very safe. If you ever feel lonely, you can get to know the
20:11neighbors. The residents on your floor are all men and a few are around your age. I'm sure you'll get
20:15along well with them. Mom gently strokes his back, slowly pulling him out of her arms.
20:19She signals to Miss Harper with her eyes. Understanding Madam's cue, Miss Harper pulls
20:23Victor aside. Taking the chance, Mom gets back in the car, locks the doors and says,
20:27Victor, you're all grown up now. You need to learn to be independent. Mom has other things
20:31to take care of, without waiting for Victor's response. The driver reading the room starts
20:35the car. With a vicious look in his eyes, Victor stares at the car driving off into the distance.
20:39His fists clench tight. Well then, young master Victor, let me show you your room.
20:43Victor says sullenly, fine, let's go. Miss Harper's face still wears that same unreadable smile.
20:48When Mom gets home, she starts feeling a little dizzy. If Victor and Olivia hadn't upset her so
20:52much, she wouldn't have skipped her meal. For the first time, Mom feels a wave of sadness.
20:56Just then, a maid steps up and says, Madam, Miss Chloe, Miss Sophia, and young master Alex
21:00are waiting for you at dinner. Mom's expression shifts slightly. Her heart, which had been chilled
21:04tonight, suddenly fills with waves of warmth. Her family had never done anything like this before,
21:08so the truth can only be one thing. Then she quickly walks toward the dining room.
21:11In the living room, the three of us are happily chatting about the episode of the melodrama
21:15we just finished. Actually, we aren't intentionally waiting for Mom to eat. It's just that Dad was so
21:19angry he went straight back to the office to handle business, and no one knows where Olivia went.
21:23Since we're eager to keep watching, we watched one more episode before coming down. So seeing Mom,
21:28Sophia can't help but feel a little guilty. Mom, you're back. Mom gives us a very gentle smile.
21:33Have you been waiting long? Let's have them serve the food. Sophia looks a little confused.
21:36Waiting? We were just, just as she's about to speak. I clamp my hand over her mouth.
21:40Sophia, you can't just say that. It might end up on the tabloids. After dinner, the four of us go
21:45out for a walk together. Right when we get back, we run into Olivia coming out to hunt for food.
21:49I tease her. If it isn't the ultimate love warrior, I heard I get to stay because you convinced Mom
21:54and
21:54Dad. Don't think that means I'll accept you as my brother. My only brother is Victor. I fire right
21:58back. Then I'd rather not be your brother. Mom can't hold it in. She wants to find a therapist for
22:02her eldest daughter overnight. Chloe and Sophia quickly step back in alarm and explain to me,
22:07Alex, we're not like Olivia. We're not that twisted. Olivia can't bear to stay downstairs
22:11anymore. She grabs her food and hurries upstairs to her room. Oh right, Alex, Mom has a gathering
22:16coming up. I want to bring you to meet my friends. Sure, let's go then. Early the next morning,
22:21a maid knocks on my door. At the breakfast table, Mom asks with concern, Alex, did you sleep well last
22:25night? Pretty good. The bed is really comfortable. Someone will bring some outfits over later. You can
22:29pick whichever ones you like. I nod, thinking to myself that there's actually crab meat in the
22:33sandwich. Now that's a wealthy family. Dad already set up a card for you.
22:36$500,000 gets deposited every month. Someone will bring it over later. On the surface,
22:41I calmly accept, but inside my mind is completely blown. In melodramas, $100 million doesn't feel
22:46like enough. But in real life, $500,000 is basically my whole world. After breakfast,
22:51a makeup artist arrives shortly. She gives me a sharp, handsome look and dresses me in some sharp
22:55clothes. The family can't help but compliment me when they see it. He really is our son. He's so
22:59good looking. The gathering time comes quickly. At the tea garden, three socialite ladies are already
23:03standing at the entrance, waving at us. Oh, right, let me introduce you all. This is my son,
23:07Alex. He was frail as a child, so he consulted a fortune teller. The master said he needed to be
23:12raised in the countryside to build up his good fortune. Now that he's overcome his fate, we've
23:16brought him back home. Oh, I see. Alex looks so much like you. Good boy. Auntie didn't know you'd be
23:21coming today. I didn't prepare anything special. Take some tea leaves home with you later. Just then,
23:25Aunt Rose, wearing bright red lipstick, speaks up. So Alex, which school do you attend? Mom's heart skips a beat.
23:31She knows I studied cosmetology at a community college, and after graduating, I helped my foster
23:35father run a small convenience store. I just give a calm smile and reply, I've already graduated.
23:40Aunt Rose purses her lips, thinking that this kid doesn't seem all that impressive. She feels she
23:44has to save face this time, so she presses on. Since you've graduated, what do you do for work now?
23:48Mom's face gets a bit awkward. She wants to change the subject, but I just answer casually.
23:53My job is really simple. I run a small shop, managing the daily necessities for people in a certain area.
23:57That's about it. Aunt Maggie compliments me. Wow, not bad, not bad, starting a business so early.
24:02It's nothing, really. Dad wanted to train me and give me some early experience, that's all.
24:06But to the three women, this sounds like Dad values me deeply, investing early to help me
24:10start a company, grooming me as one of the heirs. Mom, who knows the truth, is desperately trying
24:14to keep her expression under control. She almost can't hold in her laughter. Then the group boards
24:18a sightseeing cart together. A few minutes later, inside a tea room, at a wooden table,
24:22sits a graceful beauty with braided hair. She's getting ready to serve tea to these socialite
24:26ladies. Once everyone is seated, the braided beauty gives a subtle smile and starts typing
24:30on her phone. I ran into a group of nouveau riche in town, especially Mrs. Sullivan. Her
24:33son is such a poser. I only brew them the most ordinary green tea, but they're acting like
24:37it's premium tea. Watching them drink it, I can barely hold back my laughter. I start
24:40feeling thirsty and drink cup after cup. Then a strange feeling hits me. Mom, I need to
24:44use the bathroom. Excuse me, could you tell me where the restroom is? The beauty rolls her
24:47eyes for a moment. It might be hard to find. How about I take you there? I rush into the
24:51bathroom to take care of business. The braided beauty purses her lips and keeps typing
24:54on WhatsApp. Brother, the son the Sullivan's just brought back is so rude. I helped him
24:58out and he didn't even thank me. After a while, I finally finish and come out. Thank
25:01you, miss. The braided beauty speaks up. You're welcome. It's what I'm here for. By
25:05the way, they say good tea can be recognized. What did you think of the tea just now? Honestly,
25:09I thought it was pretty average, nothing special. But since Mom was there, I had to save face
25:13for her. Lian is a little surprised by my answer. So what tea do you find tastier? I answer
25:17without a second thought. I like most kinds of milk tea. Young Master Alex, are you joking?
25:21Why would I joke about that? Don't tell me you've never had milk tea
25:24before. I think to myself, poor girl, probably sends all her money back home and can't bear
25:28to spend any on herself. Lian notices the odd look in my eyes and immediately feels her
25:32temper rising. Then I hand my phone to her. Since you've never had it, my treat, pick
25:36whatever you want. To make fun of me, Lian picks a drink without holding back, going
25:40for one of the most photogenic milk teas. I wink my right eye at Lian. Delivery should
25:44take about 20 minutes. Let's go pick it up together later. Seeing my eager expression, Lian starts
25:48to wonder whether her identity has been exposed. The moment I return to the room, Aunt Rose
25:52deliberately asks, Oh right, why didn't you bring Victor along today? I answer casually,
25:57he was busy. Then Aunt Rose thinks of something else and suddenly asks, Hey, I didn't get to
26:01ask earlier but why does Alex have a different last name? I fold my arms, frown deeply and
26:05put on a serious expression. Do you really want to know? Yes, I'm quite curious, Aunt Rose
26:09says, always ready for some gossip. Well, it's like this. When I was little my fate was weak.
26:14I couldn't bear the family's wealth. So to trick the heavens, my parents found me an ordinary
26:18family. That family, in a way, changed my fated early death. The three socialite ladies listen
26:22in stunned silence. Lian almost bursts out laughing, thinking to herself, This Sullivan
26:26son actually has a gift for making up stories. Right at that moment my phone rings. I jump
26:30up and drag Lian along, saying to everyone, I'm going to grab a takeout order. Here you
26:33go. I hand the milk tea to Lian. Even though Lian thinks the bright color looks completely
26:37unhealthy, she still takes the drink, thinking to herself, I'll just take half a sip. If it's
26:42bad, I'll spit it right in Alex's face. Like a warrior about to sever her own arm, Lian closes
26:46her eyes and takes a sip. In an instant, a refreshing wave of strawberry and creamy milk
26:50spreads through her mouth. She drinks more than half before letting go of the straw, letting
26:53out a satisfied sigh. Add me on WhatsApp, I'll transfer you the money. The two of us head
26:57back to the tea room together. But surprisingly, Victor is now sitting in the tea room. I calmly
27:01return to my seat and sit down. Oh Alex, what did you go out for? Victor asks with fake warmth.
27:06I went to pick up takeout. Victor's expression turns a bit strange. The food here is so natural
27:10and healthy. Alex, why would you order that kind of takeout? Is it a habit from before?
27:13Maybe you should try to change it. What's there to change? All food comes from the same air.
27:17Why don't you just stop breathing then? Aunt Rose speaks up. This child, how can you talk
27:21to your brother like that? Victor was just trying to help you. I casually ask. Whether
27:25it's good or bad, I get to decide. Auntie, I've heard some people meddle in other families'
27:28business because they can't clean up their own mess. Are you one of those people?
27:31Aunt Rose's face turns red with anger. Look at Alex here. Growing up outside your home
27:35really did him no favors. Mom fires back with a cold smile. Alex is a good boy. He's just curious.
27:40By the way, I did hear that your husband has been meeting with a new actress lately,
27:44discussing business late at night. Aunt Rose's face shifts from light pink to a deep purple.
27:48Aunt Yvonne quickly steps in to smooth things over. All right, all right, everyone, drink
27:52your tea. Miss, could you please brew us another fresh pot? Victor sighs and turns to me.
27:56Alex, you see, only a place like this suits our status. You should stop eating takeout from
28:01now on. I can't be bothered to argue with him. Victor feels like he's punching a pillow,
28:05making no impact. He rolls his eyes, then suddenly says,
28:07Oh, right, Alex. I heard you studied. Mom cuts him off sharply.
28:11Victor, drink your tea. Victor, what were you going to say?
28:13Aunt Rose quickly presses Victor. Victor timidly glances at Mom, stammering.
28:17Seeing that he's trying to stir up trouble again, I decide to expose him.
28:20It's nothing. He's actually not the Sullivan family's son. He's the son of the family that
28:24adopted me. Victor's face turns pale in an instant. The other three ladies' expressions
28:28also turn to surprise. I coldly add, that's why he doesn't want to say it. It's okay, Victor.
28:32I won't look down on you. After all, I used to grow up in a family that ate takeout, too.
28:36After saying that, the room falls into complete silence.
28:39Lian is holding back her laughter so hard her stomach almost cramps.
28:42She has to channel her amusement into typing, firing off endless ha-ha-ha to the person on
28:47the other end of her phone. Victor looks at Mom with tears in his eyes.
28:49I'm not. Mom sighs. At this point, I won't hide it anymore.
28:53It's just as Alex said. Victor is only our adopted son.
28:56Victor's eyes go wide. He stares at Mom in shock.
28:58Mom, is what I said not the truth? Victor suddenly stands up, throws open the door,
29:02and rushes out. I'm sorry for the disturbance today.
29:04Ha ha ha, he's so dramatic. Maybe you should put him in showbiz.
29:07He'd definitely do better than Chloe. That vibe is textbook cheesy drama leading man,
29:11I say with a laugh. After the gathering ends, I wave goodbye to Lian.
29:14The car heads back to the Sullivan family home. The moment I step out, I notice another car parked
29:19at the entrance, one that looks incredibly expensive. Seeing that familiar car, Mom gives
29:22me a slightly nervous glance. The moment we step into the villa, one of the maids says,
29:26Madam, Miss Lawrence is here, and she brought young Master Victor with her.
29:29Hearing Victor's name, Mom's face turns completely dark.
29:32She sternly makes her way to the living room. Lena, forget it. I'm fine.
29:35Don't worry, I'll get justice for you. Miss Lawrence, what brings you here today?
29:39I didn't know you were coming. I'm sorry, I just got back from outside.
29:42Please forgive the poor reception. Mrs. Sullivan, please don't say that.
29:45I heard Victor was kicked out to live elsewhere. I don't understand why my fiancé was thrown out.
29:50Miss Lawrence, you may not know this, but we recently discovered that Victor is not
29:53the Sullivan family's biological son. We have several daughters around his age,
29:57so it isn't appropriate for Victor to keep living here.
29:59The moment Mom finishes speaking, Victor clenches his fingers. With one blink, tears roll down his
30:04cheeks. Lena speaks with anger. This is completely unreasonable. Victor grew up in your family.
30:09I'm sure everyone treated him as family. You're kicking him out. Isn't it to make room for someone
30:12else? So what if it is? Lena laughs coldly. Mrs. Sullivan, let me be clear. A man like him
30:17is beneath me. I hope you won't take it upon yourselves to change the marriage arrangement.
30:21I will not marry certain someones. I raise my voice sharply. So you're saying you refuse to marry me?
30:25That's right. Can you not understand plain speech? Fine woman, how dare you reject me?
30:29I'm angry now. You won't be able to handle my rage. With that, I cheerfully take a drink from
30:33the maid's tray, walk over to Lena, and with a flick of my wrist, I pour the entire bottle over
30:38her from head to toe. Then I slap Victor hard across the face. While everyone stands there in
30:42shock, I lean close to Lena and whisper, it works out perfectly. I don't like a thing like you either.
30:46You want to marry me? You're not worthy. You only deserve to be a two-faced girl.
30:50Then I frown and continue. Miss Lawrence has accidentally soiled her clothes. Let's see her out and send
30:54her home. We wouldn't want the living room getting dirty. So take your true love and get out. You're
30:58an adult. Have some backbone. Go find your parents yourself and cancel the marriage arrangement with
31:02me. Then I head upstairs without looking back. When I come down for dinner later, there's no sign of
31:06either of them. At the dinner table, dad speaks up. Alex, you were way too rude today. In a couple
31:11of
31:11days, I'll take you to the Lawrence family so you can apologize to Lena. I calmly ask, Dad, do you
31:15rely
31:16on the Lawrence family support to keep our family business running? You just got home. You may not know
31:20the full picture. Our family and the Lawrence family are business partners. We have the goods.
31:23They have the trade channels. It's a mutually beneficial partnership. Then what do I gain
31:27by marrying into the Lawrence family, a wife who doesn't love me and will cheat on me with my
31:31brother? Of course, families like ours don't really value feelings much. But if that's the case,
31:35why not let Victor keep the marriage arrangement with the Lawrence family? It's because you're not
31:39sure Victor can still bring value to the Sullivan family going forward. And the Lawrence family
31:43probably doesn't believe marrying Victor will strengthen the partnership either. Hearing my words,
31:47Dad looks a bit surprised. Dad, let's use this chance to test the Lawrence family. If they still
31:51want to keep the partnership, they'll come to us. As long as they still need this partnership,
31:55they won't easily give up on the marriage alliance. If they cancel the arrangement, that tells us their
31:59interest in cooperation is low. You could try finding a different channel, right? Dad rests his
32:03fingers against his chin and thinks it over. In the end, he agrees with me. Meanwhile, I silently mock
32:07myself. Haha, I don't even know what I just said. At breakfast the next day, Sophia sees me and
32:11immediately leans in for some gossip. She whispers, I heard you gave that Lena a good beating
32:15yesterday. I don't really count it as that. I just gave her a drink shower. You're the real
32:19MVP, Alex. To be honest, I've never liked Lena for a long time. Just then, Olivia comes down from
32:23the second floor. What are you two talking about? Nothing much, just that Lena came by yesterday
32:27saying she wanted to marry Alex. Not a big deal. Olivia quickly asks, was Victor there yesterday?
32:32Yes, yes, yes. Lena was the one Victor brought in to fight for him. Oh, those two. One crying with
32:37teary eyes calling Lena, the other flying into a rage for her lover. It was truly hard to tell them
32:41apart. Of course, I believe in Victor's heart. There's still a spot for you, Olivia.
32:45Olivia. Hearing that, Olivia flies into a rage. She tries to push past everyone in the family to go
32:49see Victor, but sure enough things go wrong. Mom grounds her at home, threatening to strip her of
32:54all her positions otherwise. After breakfast, mom tells me the family reunion banquet is set for
32:58three days from now. A designer will come by later to bring me gifts. Just then, my phone rings.
33:02Jake's silly voice comes through the phone. Hey, hey, Alex, where are you? I came looking for you at
33:06the convenience store, but I couldn't find you anywhere. I lower my voice. Let me tell you
33:09something. Try not to freak out. Bro, I've temporarily become rich. I don't believe you unless you
33:14Venmo me 50 bucks to prove it. Whoa, you actually sent 50. Tell me, how did you become rich? I
33:18tell
33:19him everything that's happened over the past few days. Man, how can he be so unlucky? And that fake
33:23young master. That's why I said I'm only temporarily rich. The rich experience could
33:27end at any moment. Bro, you can't let this happen. You gotta take that fake young master
33:30down and kick him out. I already had him kicked out. Jake pauses for a moment and can't help but
33:35mock him. He's so weak. Haha, I think so too. In that case, I have a feeling he's definitely going
33:39to
33:39cause trouble at your reunion banquet. Like framing you on purpose, pushing you into the pool,
33:43or wearing the same outfit as you to show that he looks better in it. Hearing that, I mutter to
33:47myself, no way, I just picked out my clothes today. Jake excitedly slams the table. I bet he'll wear the
33:52same outfit as you. Let's bet one quarter of a streaming service subscription. I get interested
33:55too. Three days pass in the blink of an eye. Before I know it, the day of the family reunion
33:59banquet arrives. Alex, don't be scared today, Sophia says with a strange sense of mission.
34:04Your sisters have got your back. I stay calm. I'm not scared. At the same time,
34:07I'm thinking, in typical melodrama plots, the drama always happens when the parents and siblings
34:11are held up by someone else. Even if something happens, these two sisters probably won't be
34:16around when it does. I change into those sharp looking pants, and the family sets off for the
34:20Sullivan family estate. As we slowly step into the main hall, we come face to face with two elderly
34:24figures standing on the second floor platform, right across from the entrance. Alex, that's grandpa
34:29and grandma. Sophia introduces them thoughtfully. Alex, don't be scared. Let's go up and say hi to
34:34grandpa and grandma. They've heard about you, and they've been asking us to bring you back for a
34:37while, mom says softly. The guests who arrived early see today's stars enter, and immediately
34:41fix their eyes on me. Suddenly, the main door opens again. Everyone instinctively looks in
34:45that direction, and they see Olivia holding Victor's hand, making a grand entrance in front
34:49of everyone. I can't help but cover my eyes. For crying out loud, I think of it and it happens.
34:53Damn rebellious brat. Dad at this moment can't help but darken his face. The rest of the Sullivan
34:58family is also very displeased, because Victor is wearing the exact same pants as me, but I've seen
35:02this kind of thing coming, so I keep walking upstairs. Victor was waiting for me to blow up,
35:06but I just give him a cold glance and turn away. So he rushes over quickly and yells,
35:10Alex. His voice pulls the crowd's attention back, the ones who had been holding back on
35:13their gossip. I let out a helpless sigh, turn around, and say, hello, you are just adopted,
35:18so I'm not your brother. You have no blood relation to me. I'm the real son of this family.
35:22Hearing that, Victor's face turns pale in an instant. Olivia rushes forward to shield her
35:26beloved. I don't recognize this brother. Victor is my brother. I reply flatly, understood.
35:31Grandpa Sullivan stands on the second floor, watching everything happening below.
35:34His sharp features soften. Stroking his beard, he says to his wife,
35:37this newly returned grandson seems pretty good. Grandma Sullivan's expression relaxes as she
35:41replies, indeed, his name is Alex, right? I'll give him my watch later. In the time they exchange
35:46a few words, I've already reached the second floor. Sophia warmly greets the two of them.
35:50Grandpa, Grandma, long time no see. Sophia enthusiastically introduces me, her real brother.
35:54Grandpa, Grandma, this is our newly returned young brother Alex. Seeing that, I greet them.
35:59Grandma pleasantly takes my hand and warmly says, good, good, good grandson,
36:02you truly are a blend of all the best from my son and daughter-in-law. Look at this handsome
36:06young
36:06man. Thank you, Grandma, you have such elegance. This dress suits you perfectly. Most women your
36:10age can't pull off the charm of a dress or don't have the figure for it. Grandma, how do you
36:13keep
36:14in such great shape? It's been a long time since Grandma was praised like this by family. She can't
36:18hold it in and breaks into a delighted smile. You sweet talking child. Well, I don't really do
36:22anything special. I just eat light meals, keep an early schedule, and take walks around this estate.
36:26I put on a look of enlightenment. I see. Discipline and exercise are the best beauty
36:30treatments. Grandpa is not happy that his wife has stolen the spotlight. He quickly clears his
36:34throat to draw everyone's attention his way. Wow, Grandpa, your presence is so powerful. In this
36:38entire banquet, no one's presence can match yours. I almost didn't dare speak to you just now,
36:43but I'm your grandson, so I get some special treatment, right? Grandpa, would you talk with
36:46me a little? Grandpa speaks up a bit awkwardly. Mmm. However, the pleasant atmosphere is broken by a
36:51voice. Grandpa, Grandma, long time no see. We brought you gifts. Everyone glares at Olivia and Victor
36:56with displeasure. Under the burning stares of the crowd, Victor stiffly hands over health tea and a
37:01scroll of calligraphy from a famous master. Olivia sneers. What, none of you brought gifts? The newly
37:06returned one really doesn't understand any etiquette he even made you all forget. Victor quickly reads
37:10the room. Olivia, please don't talk to Alex like that. He just came back. He just doesn't know about
37:14these things yet. And we brought gifts, so that's what matters. I raise my eyebrow and speak with heavy
37:18sarcasm. Hold on. Isn't today my reunion banquet? Any gifts should be given to me. Why are you guys
37:23using someone else's goodwill to make yourselves look good? Anyone who didn't know
37:26any better would think you're up to something. Mom pointedly says, Olivia, Alex is right. Don't hand
37:30out gifts inappropriately in the future. I never taught you to do that. Grandpa has no interest in
37:34watching Olivia and Victor's tricks. All right, all of you, stop standing around here. The banquet
37:38has already started. We need to introduce today's guest of honor to everyone. Grandpa takes a
37:42microphone from a servant. Everyone, thank you for coming to today's banquet. Today is really about
37:46introducing you all to our real grandson, Alex. Hearing what Grandpa announces, the guests on the
37:50first floor show just the right amount of surprise. Then Grandpa hands the microphone to me,
37:54letting me say a few words. I calmly take the microphone, clear my throat, and speak.
37:57Hello, everyone. Thank you all for coming to my reunion banquet today. Thanks for the support.
38:01I hope you all have a great time. The moment I finish, people start applauding. Gentle music
38:05begins to play at just the right time. The crowd that had been frozen starts moving again,
38:09chatting with each other, sipping wine, and eating snacks. But Victor is like a clown no one wants to
38:13watch. Standing in a corner on the second floor at a loss. Now Mom starts settling old scores.
38:18Victor, why are you wearing the same pants as Alex? Victor looks confused. Mom,
38:22I just picked a pair at random, one that I happen to like. I had no idea Alex was going
38:25to pick this
38:26one too. Really, I wonder about that. Olivia sees things going south and quickly steps out to protect
38:30Victor. You all just don't care enough about Victor. That's why I specifically hired our family's
38:34designer for him. Olivia, it seems you haven't taken my words to heart. Mom then heads straight
38:38downstairs. Seeing that they didn't get what they wanted, I treat them like they're invisible and
38:42walk right past them. However, just as I'm about to go downstairs, I suddenly feel myself losing
38:47balance. Someone tripped me from behind. Going with the momentum of the fall,
38:50I grab the stair railing with my wrist, push off hard with my palm, and end up sitting on top
38:54of
38:54the railing. Then I slide down the banister going from the second floor to the first floor.
38:57Victor is clearly stunned. It isn't until applause and cheers rise from below that he snaps out of it,
39:02nearly grinding his teeth to pieces. Seeing that I'm fine, the Sullivan family finally breathes easy.
39:06Grandma's voice is now edged with cold. Victor, given that you once lived with the Sullivan family
39:10for a time and Alex is unharmed, I won't dwell on it. Now get out of here immediately.
39:14Grandma, why are you sending me away? Wanting him to understand exactly why,
39:18Grandpa says, you tripped Alex. That's the reason. Victor's eyes fill with fake,
39:22innocent tears on command. Grandpa, what are you saying? I think Alex just isn't used to those
39:25shoes. He probably just slipped by accident. It's in this moment that Grandpa and Grandma
39:29become completely disappointed in him. Grandpa's brows sink down, his mouth turning downward.
39:33Are you leaving or not? If you don't leave within one minute, I'll have the guards throw you out.
39:37Olivia once again shields Victor. Grandpa, how can you treat Victor like this? It was clearly the new
39:42one who lost his balance and was about to fall. If he had fallen, it would have embarrassed our
39:45family. Victor is different. He was raised with such grace, the most outstanding young master
39:49in our family. Plus he put such care into preparing gifts for you and Grandma. You shouldn't throw them
39:53out. Grandpa doesn't put up with them. He waves his hand behind him. Take these two and lock each of
39:57them in a separate guest room. As long as the banquet is going on, do not let them out.
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