The villa.
Alicia Shelton came home distracted, her stomach uncomfortably full and rounded from dinner. Tonight's meal had felt surreal-Patriarch Reginald White kept smiling at her with grandfatherly warmth, piling her plate high, insisting she was too thin and needed to eat more for her health, and for the baby's sake.
Alicia couldn't make sense of it. Reginald was supposed to dislike her, wasn't he? Was he just putting on a show? But for someone of his stature, what purpose could it possibly serve to act for her benefit?
Frustrated, Alicia gave up trying to figure it out and pulled out her phone, intending to text Tyrone Lynch.
She had barely unlocked the screen when a string of news notifications popped up.
Tyrone Leaves Lynch Corporation-Nineteen-year-old Easton Lynch Emerges as Biggest Winner.
Some outlets went further: Heir Hidden for Nineteen Years by Patriarch Maddox Lynch Finally Revealed.
There were even photos of Marcus Lynch and his new wife, Valery.
Alicia's fingers tingled. She gripped her phone tightly.
Tyrone must be devastated.
Especially now, with Marcus swaggering back into the Lynch family, flaunting a new bride at his side.
Rumors always claimed Tyrone and his birth mother were estranged, but Alicia had sensed that, deep down, Tyrone still longed for a mother's love.
She glanced down at the jade bracelet on her wrist, remembering when Tyrone had first slipped it on her. He'd said it belonged to his mother, that Marcus had taken a picture of it for her.
He tried so hard not to call that woman "Mom." But sometimes, the word slipped out, revealing that what he felt for her wasn't just hate.
Maybe the pain and bitterness only ran so deep because there was still love mixed into the resentment.
Now, the Lynch family only welcomes the new, never looking back at those they've cast aside.
Tyrone, just like his mother all those years ago, had been chewed up and spat out by the Lynch family-a place that devours its own.
"Winnie, can you still get a ticket to Harboridge City? The next available flight," Alicia called out, her voice urgent as she stood to leave.
She had to go to Harboridge City. She needed to see Tyrone.
He must feel so lost, so alone right now.
Winnie Ryan responded quickly: The earliest flight I can get is at 10:30 tonight. I've asked a colleague to hold a first-class seat for you. Want me to book it?
Alicia's reply was immediate. "Yes, please. The sooner, the better."
Harboridge City, the White family home.
Jade White lounged on the sofa, lips curled in satisfaction. âThat press conference at Lynch Corporation was quite the spectacle. Tyrone just got kicked out without a second thought."
Brandon White grinned too. With Tyrone out of the way, a major threat had been eliminated definitely worth celebrating. "Remember, the Lynch family's changing hands now. The one to cozy up to is Easton."
"But... Easton's still young, and way too stubborn. Nicole White's tried every trick but can't get through to him... Will he ever be on our side?" Jade sounded uneasy. "What if Tyrone and Easton join forces..."
"Don't worry," Brandon said with absolute confidence. "That'll never happen. They're not even full brothers they're rivals by birth, not allies. And let's not forget Marcus. The grudge between him and Tyrone wift never be resolved." He smiled slýly. "Besides, Marcus is an idiot-easiest person in the world to manipulate."
Brandon knew Marcus was the
Lynch family's biggest liability. Years ago, Marcus had nearly destroyed the company, and only Maddox's
decisiveness had saved the
he'd
kicked Marcus out without hesitation. But now Maddox was old
and losing his edge, and he'd
foolishly brought that threat right
back into the fold.
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