While Dwayne was on his way, a crowd had formed around the coffin in the Clifford manor. Almost everyone working in the manor had come out to watch. The maids, and the guards.Bertha stomped her feet in fury, especially seeing Stephanie standing beside Dylan. "How dare you, Stephanie? You've gone too far – you've crossed the line! What kind of a mother figure are you to lead Dylan to do such a thing? Locking people up in a coffin, that's inhumane! Do you not have a sense of humanity left in you?!"Stephanie wasn't fazed by Bertha at all. "You should speak for yourself as well as every Clifford in this household. I may not be a part of this family, but I know every one of you just like the palm of my hand! You, Bertha, if it wasn't for your big brother, Robert, and my best friend, none of you would be living such blissful lives! Look at you. Givenchy outfit – Prada purse – you're even wearing Cartier accessories! Your whole outfit costs millions! Do you think you'd be able to wear suc

"Secretary Marshall!" Dylan's cold gaze landed on Elena.Elena immediately panicked, her heart beating uncontrollably in her chest as she wondered why he was facing her. Could it be that he knew she was the one who sent Spiky to them?Then Dylan continued, "I just need to speak with you, come here."Elena shook her head and said, "No, we have nothing to talk about."Dylan chuckled darkly with his mouth twisted up in a sneer. "Are you sure about that? You're the one I wanna start from? You were an accomplice, I believe that."Elena was confused. "Accomplice of what?"Dylan walked toward her and she stumbled backward in fear. "You're saying you don't know – Secretary Marshall?" Then he dragged her, earning a yelp from her, and pushed her away from the entrance where she stood toward where the Cliffords stood which was right in front of him."I want you to explain to me how Dwayne succeeded in making my dad a fraud." Dylan began talking.Elena's heart skipped once again and she looked a

"Your father is not my son, you bastard!!"Dylan's heart sank, his gaze darted around the room, as if searching for some kind of confirmation or explanation, while his thoughts raced and swirled like a whirlwind. He blinked and lowered his gaze, a frown appearing on his face as it began to all make sense.Of course, or else why would they treat him badly? Why would they toss him aside like he was nothing? He helped this family reach their peak while he crumbled down from it and fell dead.That was something the elders like Anthony, Caroline, Bertha, and Killian knew. Everything Dwayne told them got into their head, especially at the fact that Robert was accused of fraud. They decided the family was better off away from their lives.Princess Mane let out a harsh breath and said, "This is honestly a cause for celebration, Dylan. At least, you know you're not biologically part of this mental family."Dylan looked at Princess Mane and realized she was right. They are not his family and w

[I sincerely apologize that I updated the same chapters yesterday. I had network issues and didn't know that it was already published so I did it again and it doubled.If I could delete it, I would have.So please, accept my apologies.]...The next day, Melrovia was clouded by the news of the Cliffords' unfortunate demise. Everyone was shocked, everyone had something to say about it. It was unbelievable.It turned out Robert Clifford wasn't a fraud. He was framed by his brother who happened to be the fraud in the family and now the reason why Gregory Clifford died of a stroke.And it gets better, Dwayne Clifford was the murderer of Robert Clifford and his wife. He is an evil man."But why did he have to burn down the company? Was it necessary?" Someone asked as they watched the TV in a restaurant."The man is evil, man! Burning down that company means Dwayne Clifford will always be a loser! The unfortunate guy still has nothing! That man made sure of it!""You're right. It doesn't

Dylan arrived at Stephanie’s place and inside he saw Hermione drinking the tea Stephanie offered her. Hermione stood up from the couch as he entered and a look of relief was evident on her face.It was like a huge burden suddenly left her just by seeing Dylan alone. A smile appeared on her face, enough to weird Dylan out.Dylan walked up to her and asked, “What are you doing here?” Hermione let out a shaky breath since Dylan’s voice came out cold. Her gaze dropped on Maya and she waved at her. “Hi. Maya, right?”Maya nodded without giving her a reply.“Do you know who I am? I am your stepmother, remember?” Hermione asked with a smile on her face.Maya just nodded, slightly showing her dislike toward Hermione.Stephanie walked toward them, feeling the awkward tension emanating from the air. She said, “I'll take Maya so you guys can talk freely.”Dylan looked at her, he nodded and handed over Maya to her then she walked further away and into the kitchen.He sighed before looking back a