Edmond didn’t pay much attention to Kit’s attitude.

“You’re my son, don’t you think I want you to live well? The way you are now, someone is interested in you. You should be grateful. If you serve that woman well, it will benefit both of us. Isn’t that a good deal?” Edmond said without a trace of guilt.

“Serve her?” Kit suddenly laughed. “Unfortunately, I don’t want to serve anyone anymore.”

Once, he had sacrificed his pride and dignity to climb up the social ladder. He thought that as long as he could earn enough money, he wouldn’t have to fear anything and wouldn’t have to worry about returning to a life of nothing.

Now, he had some money, a house to live in, and could eat well every day. Compared to his days in the orphanage, life was much better.

But ironically, he still felt like he had nothing.

There was a void in his heart, a terrifying emptiness. He didn’t even know why he continued living every day.

woman from the Stephenson family?” Edmond mocked. “Unfortunately, no matter how well you serve her, what good does it do? She still abandoned

well, while you’re

my own business, and it’s none of your concern!” Kit responded.

everything I wanted to say today. You better serve that woman obediently, or else you never know when your other hand might end up like your right

was trying to intimidate him. Perhaps for both him and his father, serving that woman would maximize their interests and make

live like he did before.

anymore. I also hope to never see you

I can’t control you anymore,” Edmond said, raising his hand as if to

Kit closed his eyes, prepared to endure the blow.

was already accustomed to this kind

father would eventually

the expected slap never

gasping for breath

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