Even After Death novel (Olivia and Ethan) novel Chapter 1572

Troy turned around and saw his cousin, Graham Fordham.

He hadn't seen him for a few years, and Graham had grown from a young kid to a superstar in the entertainment industry.

The two of them had some bad blood between them. Back in the day, Troy spent one whole year making a wood carving of the Mona Lisa. It was a great project that took great effort for him to accomplish.

Graham, who was ten years younger than him, destroyed a part of it when the housekeepers weren't watching out of mischief. His actions caused Troy's work to be incomplete.

Troy had planned to take that piece for a competition, so he reprimanded Graham harshly.

They were family, but everyone had always felt that David doted on his eldest son the most. The others were less loved.

David was angry when he found out about that. He caned Graham and locked him in the private chapel for three whole days.

That incident sowed the seed of hatred in Graham. Even though Troy later apologized to him, Graham never accepted it.

David's siblings, Henley and Emery, got along very well but weren't close with David.

The fourth sibling, Sawyer, had it the worst. He was Janice's childhood friend but was abandoned by her in the end.

The trauma from his unrealized love for her caused him to stay single since then. He never had any offspring.

Troy met Graham's gaze and saw the hint of joy in his eyes.

"When Grandpa was still alive, he said that our family would only grow stronger if we stood united. If we were divided, we'd fall. Now, the family is in trouble, but you're still able to smile?"

Graham lowered his head and grabbed Troy's collar. "Do you know? I've always hated your family. You guys always have that holier-than-thou attitude.