Levant fell silent and grimaced. Is he plotting against me?
Looks like we’re fated to be lifelong enemies!
At that moment, John returned from taking a call and looked at Evan. “Let’s go back, Mr. Seet. There’s something important that requires your attention.”
“Alright. See you again, Levant,” Evan said, standing up and walking out of the door.
Levant watched as they disappeared into the distance before smashing the cup in his hand onto the floor.
A maid stepped forwards and whispered into his ear, “Do you understand now, Mr. Levant? Evan Seet would be doing his best to convince Sir Musgrave to hand down his title to Nicole instead of you. When everything’s settled, the only thing left for you will be the crumbs from their table, nothing else.”
Levant’s face darkened. After a moment of silence, he told the maid to leave him alone. “I need some time to think about it.”
“I hope you can come up with a plan soon, Mr. Levant.”
After the maid left, Levant turned around to stare into the darkness outside as he sank into deep thought.
If only I had been his biological son…if only Nicole loved me!
Why am I so unlucky?
He had been the target of all the bullies back at the orphanage, but he had since become a member of the most powerful family in the country. The last thing he wanted was to feel weak and insecure all over again.
John was surprised to find out that Nicole had been Stephen Musgrave’s daughter. No wonder Mr. Seet changed his attitude in a heartbeat! Sir Musgrave is indeed his father-in-law!
He sighed as he thought back to how Evan had treated Stephen just a few days ago. I don’t think anyone besides him would dare to see their father-in-law as their love rival!
“Mr. Seet, I believe Levant isn’t supportive of Mrs. Seet and Stephen’s reconciliation. He’s worried that Sir Musgrave would give all the benefits to you and Mrs. Seet, which would leave him with nothing,” John said.
Evan’s eyes narrowed. “I suspect that he’s more than just a random orphan the Musgraves adopted. Can you do me a favor and investigate him for me?”
John nodded. “Sure, Mr. Seet. I’ll make sure to dig out every detail about his ancestors for you!”
“Alright. By the way, don’t tell Nicole that we came here today.”
“Understood.”
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