"They are Joseph's new 'protégés'?" Beth asked, approaching her children as she looked at Curtis and Amber without any hint of discretion or prudence."Those are the indigents my dad rescued from the streets," Agatha replied, looking at them disdainfully."I think I'll have some work doing a deep cleaning in this mansion," Beth continued to observe them, making it clear she was talking about them from a distance, "we have a quite severe infestation.""Good luck, Mom," exclaimed Carson, "Dad is completely determined with that pair.""That's about to change."Beth turned stylishly, and with a simple snap of her fingers, made Alfred start following her, as if he were completely trained like a pet.The glamorous Mrs. Aldress walked with all that exaggerated and feigned swaying that characterized her, followed by her loyal servant and her three children.They stopped right in front of Joseph Stanton, her ex-husband and father of her three children."Joseph."Beth looked haughty and pretent

The big day had arrived. Ágata Stanton was celebrating her birthday, and the entire mansion was in festive spirits.Beth had decided to go all out and hired a mariachi band to serenade her daughter on this special day."Follow me," she instructed the mariachis.Beth led them through the elegant halls to Ágata's room and stopped right at the door."I want to wake her up with good music so she can start her day harmoniously."The mariachis tuned their instruments, and everything was ready to play their best tunes."As soon as I open the door, you start playing," she directed.Beth opened the double doors with both hands, and Mexican music began to fill the room.Everything would have been perfect if it weren't for the fact that Ágata was fast asleep and naked on her bed, snoring with her mouth wide open, holding a sex toy in her hand that she had been using all night."Stop... Stop... Stop..." Beth shouted with her hands extended.Those men had continued playing their music regardless,

Curtis was caught between a rock and a hard place. Balancing his goal of seeking forgiveness from Amber and the pressure exerted by Beth in front of all those millionaires, including Charles Ballmer and his daughter."Let it go, Mom," Agatha said, jealous that Curtis was stealing all the attention instead of her, the celebrity and the star of the night."No way," exclaimed Beth, "I'm sure this scoundrel has something up his sleeve.""He's probably stealing something," remarked one of the refined millionaires at the celebration."Norton has been in prison for theft before," Beth insisted."He's learned his lesson, let's get back to the party," urged Agatha."First, show me what you're hiding behind your back," Beth stood her ground and wouldn't let Curtis escape."Show us what it is, Norton... what did you steal this time?" Agatha asked irritably, "a silver tray? a bottle of champagne?""I haven't stolen anything," Curtis expressed angrily, defending himself against the accusations.Be

"As you heard, dear friend," Charles settled into the Persian armchair for comfort and fixed Joseph with a direct gaze, "I want one of your sons to marry my little Kim."Joseph immediately knew he needed another drink, so he poured it with great patience."I want my last name to be linked to your empire and have a claim to your boundless fortune.""I heard you the first time you said it."Joseph sighed disappointedly and let out a lazy smile."Money... nothing is more important than money," Joseph reflected poetically as he looked at the cognac in his crystal glass."That son of a bitch entered my house and stole thousands of dollars from a safe," Charles shouted angrily, pointing at Curtis.Joseph looked at Curtis and could only laugh, thinking about how amusing it must have been."Many have died for less than that.""So, you're telling me this isn't about money?" Joseph raised his face and waited for Charles' response."This is about power.""Power?" Joseph raised his eyebrow and sh

The next morning, Joseph woke up in a very good mood. His ailments and pains seemed to have vanished as if by magic.All the mansion's employees were astonished to see him so lively and energetic, a true miracle compared to how they had seen him in years. He urgently summoned a meeting with his two sons in his private office, energetically traversing the mansion with the vitality of a fifteen-year-old, using a cane for support.While Curtis worked alongside Amber and some new employees to quickly prepare breakfast for the Stanton family members, Amber, who had been ignoring Curtis in the preceding days, didn't even glance at him that morning."Amber, please listen to me," Curtis pleaded in a low voice, discreetly, amidst the other employees.But Amber completely ignored him, as if no one else were there, as if Curtis were speaking to the wind.Everyone, including Curtis, was surprised to see Carson Stanton enter the mansion's kitchen. It was uncommon for a family member to enter the k