Chapter 49 On that day, the Sanchezâs clubhouse was unexpectedly packed.
When Mrs. Sanchez and Guillermo finally arrived at the clubhouse, they were stunned to see rows of luxury cars parked outside.
Mrs. Sanchez clenched her fists, gritting her teeth, âItâs just a small birthday party for a nobody in the Sanchez family, how did it attract so many influential people?â
Guillermo, managing to stay calm, comforted his mother, âMom, donât get upset. These big shots are not here for Theodore, theyâ
re here because of the Sanchez familyâs reputation. Once they see Theodore in those shabby clothes, theyâll realize that his status in the family is less than a dogâs.â
A venomous smile appeared in Mrs. Sanchezâs eyes. She straightened her back and walked into the clubhouse.
Guillermo followed closely behind.
Upon entering, the clubhouse, which should have been filled with extravagant luxury fitting for the Sanchez familyâs status as the number one financial empire, was not as expected. Instead, there were scholarly calligraphy and paintings, with ancient poetry and couplets on every wall, each wishing Theodore well and blessing the Sanchez family.
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243 Voucher and valuable collectibles. All she saw were ordinary paintings that werenât at all luxurious, and many of them were rather worn out. She immediately smiled, whispering to Guillermo, âSon, did. you collect these paintings from a street market? You mustâve gotten a nice kickback, right?â
Guillermo had, of course, taken a cut from the funds his father had allocated for the event, but he didnât feel happy about it.
His mother didnât understand the art, and although he had received a Western education, he knew that calligraphy and paintings could be both valuable and priceless. Seeing so many pieces in the room, he couldnât estimate their worth, and an inexplicable unease began to creep into his heart.
âMom, these paintings may not be worth much, but the room is filled with scholarly elegance. It makes that stinky kid seem wellâ
read and knowledgeable.â
Guillermo wasnât pleased with how the servants had arranged things.
Mrs. Sanchez responded, âThatâs even better. It wonât disgrace our familyâs scholarly reputation and will show insiders how little Theodore is valued.â
Just then, Theodore appeared.
He casually wore a cheap down jacket worth only a few hundred maybe. The luxurious clothes of the guests in attendance made his outfit look even more pitiful by comparison.
Guillermoâs unease disappeared in an instant.
He smirked, walking up to Theodore, and said in a tone that was 39.39%
15.14 Chapter 49 288 (Vouchers sweet but with hidden malice, âLittle brother, look, this is the adult ceremony I carefully prepared for you. Are you satisfied?â
Theodoreâs eyes scanned the expensive calligraphy and paintings on the walls. He was relieved.
He was glad he hadnât let his grandfather frame these wornâout priceless treasures in a lavish way, which meant that these two blind ignoramuses couldnât immediately see through his true intentions.
âIâm more than satisfied. Thank you, big brother.â
A sly smile flashed in his eyes, but it didnât reach his lips.
His voice was gentle, soft as if without bones, but to Guillermoâs ears, it felt strangely unsettling.
âGlad to hear that,â Guillermo said, his gaze falling to the down jacket. A sneer appeared at the corner of his lips.
âLittle brother, this jacketâs nice, really suits you.â
He reached over and touched the down jacket.
But suddenly, Theodore shrugged it off and tossed it straight into the trash can.
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