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BOUND BY TRADITION Chapter 51
The sun hung low in the sky, signaling the end of another day. Melissa walked into her home earlier than usual, brushing her hair back as she made her way through the wide corridors. The faint aroma of fresh pastries wafted from the kitchen, and a soft hum of activity filled the air. She was surprised to see Cindy sitting casually in the living room, her legs crossed, sipping on a glass of lemonade.“Good evening,” Melissa greeted politely, setting her bag down on the table.Cindy’s head snapped up, her eyes narrowing as a sly smirk curved her lips. “Oh, you’re home early,” she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “You might want to freshen up quickly—we have dinner at the Smiths’ ranch tonight.”Melissa froze mid-step, her brow furrowing. “Dinner at the Smiths’? I didn’t hear about this.”Cindy leaned back in her chair, her smirk widening. “Of course, you didn’t. Important things are rarely discussed with you, Melissa. But don’t worry, I’m telling you now. Just make sure you don’t e
BOUND BY TRADITION Chapter 52
It was already 6 p.m. when the Decastros arrived at the Smiths’ luxurious ranch. The first car to pull into the expansive driveway belonged to Sonia, her mother Diana, Jeremy, and Master Lemaire Decastro himself. The Smith ranch was breathtaking—sprawling acres of land bordered with manicured gardens, white picket fences, and distant stables that added to the air of wealth and status. The golden glow of the evening sun bathed the estate, creating an almost cinematic backdrop as the Decastro family stepped out of their sleek black car.Master Lemaire, despite his age, moved with an air of authority. As soon as they reached the grand entrance, he gave a hearty laugh and stepped forward to embrace his long-time friend Felipe Smith. Felipe, seated in his electric wheelchair, beamed as he raised his arms to meet Lemaire’s embrace. The two men, though physically different—one standing tall and the other confined to his chair—shared a camaraderie that was evident even in their gestures. Lema
BOUND BY TRADITION Chapter 53
As they neared the ranch, the sight of cowboys working in the fields caught their attention. The vast property was even more impressive in person. Cindy’s eyes widened in disbelief, and for the first time that evening, she was rendered speechless.“This…this is incredible,” Cindy muttered. “I didn’t realize Logan Smith was this wealthy.”Melissa was equally impressed, though she tried to hide it. Jack, however, remained unfazed. He glanced out the window, taking in the view with mild interest. To him, wealth and grandeur weren’t foreign concepts. What he didn’t know was that his own family’s wealth far surpassed anything the Smiths possessed. But that was a story for another day.When they finally arrived, the Decastros were gathered near the entrance, chatting and laughing. Master Lemaire was the first to approach, his face lighting up as he saw Melissa step out of the car.“Melissa, my most hardworking granddaughter,” he said proudly, pulling her into a hug. “I’ve told Felipe all ab
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“Young master, please return to the capital with us as heir to the property. Your mother would like to apologize for what she did in the past. She wants you to be able to forgive her while keeping in mind the general interest. As the keystone of City O, the Thompsons cannot exist without a leader.”Looking at this old man who bows with respect, Jack Thompson laughs.“This woman is a real snake. To control the family, she never hesitated to drive me out of the Thompson and make me bear the accusation of treason in the family. She was afraid of my revenge, and then she forced me to become a ridiculous and good-for-nothing son-in-law, attached to my wife's family, in this small town called the River City. Now she is seriously ill and you start thinking about me. Isn't it too late?”“I got used to being the good-for-nothing son-in-law of the Decastro. I can no longer take care of the Thompsons. You should leave.”After saying these words, Jack turns around throwing his garbage bag into t
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Jack is shocked by the invaluable wealth owned by the Thompsons. Ten billion euros?There are fears that no company in the River City will be able to offer such an amount of money.The Thompsons really deserve to be the richest family in the Capital.“Young master, this card is nothing more than compensation for your last years. Whether or not you agree to go home with me, it will be yours.”“On the CoreCloud Frontier company's side, you have to take care of the function handover procedure. I have already given the order to the people there. As soon as you get there, they will help you.This is my phone number, young master. Think about it. If you want to come, call me. I am entirely at your disposal.”Looking at the credit card and the business card in his hand, Jack remains silent for a long time.“Too bad. What the Thompsons owe me in recent years cannot be repaid by money at all. As the orphanage really needs financial support urgently and I can't find money for certain reasons, i
BOUND BY TRADITION Chapter 3
Early the next morning, Jack does the dishes, leaves the house and takes his obsolete motorbike to go to the Corecloud Land Company.Near the office building of the destination, he puts his bicycle on the side of the road and enters the interior of the company.The Corecloud Land Company is a real estate company specialized in the development of high-end communities in River city. The villas of their projects developed where to sell to rich or powerful people.Before reaching the entrance to the office building, a woman in workwear, made up in an outrageous way, approaches him. She glanced at him and blocked his way.“Stop, you come here to repair the sewer, don't you? Enter through that door. Not this way, here it's towards our sales hall.”A little embarrassed, Jack takes a look at the woman and says:“No, I don't come here to repair the sewer, but to look for someone.”The woman looked at him from head to toe, notices that he wears cheap clothes like badly dressed rubbish, a touch
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Everyone in the room hears Maria's voice, then they all look at Thompson. Maria stands in front of Thompson, her hands put on her hips, the air disdains.“You are not afraid to dirty our ground here. All we have here is something you can't buy for the rest of your life. If you ever dirty anything here, you won't have the means to reward us.”Thompson frowns and replies coldly:“How is it written that no one can visit here?”“How, if a rich person can visit here, do you think you can do it too? Don't forget that you're just a big zero, a good one, everyone knows it. You must thank me for talking to you politely.” Maria says arrogantly.Thompson pouts, he never appreciated Maria who judges others by their appearances. In addition, he became the president of the Corecloud Land Company. Maria treats customers according to their appearance. This attitude will certainly affect the company's business. He absolutely cannot let this kind of person stay at the company.“If you treat customers
BOUND BY TRADITION Chapter 5
“It is, it is not possible..”Maria looks at Jack with a lost air. Until then, she cannot yet believe that this good-for-nothing from her school is now the president of here.She will be promoted to the teacher in charge of the class, it's an honor for her. She even promised her family to invite all parents next week to boast of her success.However, it's all over because of her arrogance. Now, she will miss not only her promotion, but also her current position.“Jack, it's my fault, I was very arrogant. I didn't have to talk to you like that. Forgive me, for the love of comrade!” Maria pleads to him.Marcel takes a strong look at her and says in a cold voice:“ If it had to be done again! You deserve it! Guard! Chase her away!”Not daring to delay, the guards rush to grab Maria's arm, and make her leave the hall.The rest of the people look at Jack with a palpitating heart, it's obvious that they regret it.Jack looks at them and says:“Who made fun of me earlier with Maria, must do
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Chapter 53
As they neared the ranch, the sight of cowboys working in the fields caught their attention. The vast property was even more impressive in person. Cindy’s eyes widened in disbelief, and for the first time that evening, she was rendered speechless.“This…this is incredible,” Cindy muttered. “I didn’t realize Logan Smith was this wealthy.”Melissa was equally impressed, though she tried to hide it. Jack, however, remained unfazed. He glanced out the window, taking in the view with mild interest. To him, wealth and grandeur weren’t foreign concepts. What he didn’t know was that his own family’s wealth far surpassed anything the Smiths possessed. But that was a story for another day.When they finally arrived, the Decastros were gathered near the entrance, chatting and laughing. Master Lemaire was the first to approach, his face lighting up as he saw Melissa step out of the car.“Melissa, my most hardworking granddaughter,” he said proudly, pulling her into a hug. “I’ve told Felipe all ab
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Chapter 52
It was already 6 p.m. when the Decastros arrived at the Smiths’ luxurious ranch. The first car to pull into the expansive driveway belonged to Sonia, her mother Diana, Jeremy, and Master Lemaire Decastro himself. The Smith ranch was breathtaking—sprawling acres of land bordered with manicured gardens, white picket fences, and distant stables that added to the air of wealth and status. The golden glow of the evening sun bathed the estate, creating an almost cinematic backdrop as the Decastro family stepped out of their sleek black car.Master Lemaire, despite his age, moved with an air of authority. As soon as they reached the grand entrance, he gave a hearty laugh and stepped forward to embrace his long-time friend Felipe Smith. Felipe, seated in his electric wheelchair, beamed as he raised his arms to meet Lemaire’s embrace. The two men, though physically different—one standing tall and the other confined to his chair—shared a camaraderie that was evident even in their gestures. Lema
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Chapter 51
The sun hung low in the sky, signaling the end of another day. Melissa walked into her home earlier than usual, brushing her hair back as she made her way through the wide corridors. The faint aroma of fresh pastries wafted from the kitchen, and a soft hum of activity filled the air. She was surprised to see Cindy sitting casually in the living room, her legs crossed, sipping on a glass of lemonade.“Good evening,” Melissa greeted politely, setting her bag down on the table.Cindy’s head snapped up, her eyes narrowing as a sly smirk curved her lips. “Oh, you’re home early,” she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “You might want to freshen up quickly—we have dinner at the Smiths’ ranch tonight.”Melissa froze mid-step, her brow furrowing. “Dinner at the Smiths’? I didn’t hear about this.”Cindy leaned back in her chair, her smirk widening. “Of course, you didn’t. Important things are rarely discussed with you, Melissa. But don’t worry, I’m telling you now. Just make sure you don’t e
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Chapter 50
The afternoon sun filtered through the grand windows of the Decastro estate, casting warm, golden light across the polished marble floors. Master Lemaire Decastro, the patriarch of the family, sat in his favorite leather chair in the living room, a faint smile on his face. His composure exuded authority, yet there was a rare twinkle in his eyes that hinted at excitement.“Suzzy,” Master Lemaire called, his deep voice reverberating through the spacious mansion.A moment later, Suzzy, the household manager, appeared at the doorway. “Yes, sir?”“Summon everyone who is still home,” he instructed. “I want them in the living room immediately.”Suzzy nodded and hurried off to carry out his orders. Soon enough, Sonia, her mother Diana, and Louis, Jeremy’s father, made their way into the living room. They were the only ones present at home, as Jeremy had gone to the Decastro enterprise for the day.“Where’s Jeremy?” Master Lemaire asked, glancing around the room.“He’s at the office,” Diana re
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Chapter 49
The sun streamed through the large windows of the Smith ranch’s grand sitting room, casting warm golden hues over the polished wood floors. Felipe Smith maneuvered his electric wheelchair to a more comfortable spot by the fireplace. Though age and injury had confined him to the chair, his commanding presence had not diminished. He looked up as Logan, his eldest son, strode into the room, carrying an air of quiet confidence.“You’re late,” Felipe teased, the corners of his lips twitching into a smile.“Blame the horses,” Logan replied, setting his hat down on a nearby table. “They’re more demanding than usual.”Felipe chuckled. “That’s the way of life on a ranch. Always something to tend to.”Logan settled into an armchair opposite his father, his expression relaxed. It had been a week since his last visit to the Decastro estate, but the memories of that day still lingered. Felipe studied his son, noticing the contemplative look in his eyes.“Logan,” Felipe began, breaking the silence.
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Chapter 48
As Eve and Valentina walked into the house, the cool air-conditioning provided a stark contrast to the blazing sun outside. The Thompson estate was as grand inside as it was outside, filled with luxurious furnishings, chandeliers dripping with crystals, and gleaming marble floors. The walls were adorned with exquisite artwork and framed family photographs, each one seemingly more elegant than the last.Eve’s heels clicked sharply against the floor as she led Valentina down the grand hallway, pointing out various details of the home. “This is the main living room,” she said casually, gesturing toward a vast space with plush couches and towering bookshelves. “And over there is the dining hall. We’ve hosted some of River City’s most influential people here.”Valentina nodded politely, her eyes scanning the room. “It’s as beautiful as I remember,” she said with a small smile. “I used to play hide-and-seek with Jack in this very hallway. I remember once he hid behind that curtain and scare
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Chapter 47
The sprawling Thompson estate was nothing short of breathtaking. The sun shone brightly over the pristine mansion, its white walls reflecting the light in a dazzling display. Behind the house lay an expansive backyard with a shimmering pool bordered by perfectly trimmed hedges and luxurious lounge chairs.Inside, Gilbert stood by the large living room window, his gaze fixed on the figure outside. Eve Thompson, the mistress of the house, stepped gracefully onto the pool deck. Her black one-piece bodysuit clung to her figure, highlighting her toned physique. For a woman of her age, Eve had the kind of beauty that seemed almost timeless. Her caramel skin gleamed under the sunlight, her dark hair cascading down her back as if it were untouched by the years.“She looks incredible, doesn’t she?” Gilbert muttered, a hint of admiration in his voice. He turned to Agnes, the older maid, who was dusting a nearby vase with meticulous care.Agnes didn’t look up. “She might be the most beautiful wo
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Chapter 46
Melissa stepped out of the cab in front of the Decastro building, her heels striking the pavement with a sharp click. The morning sunlight warmed her face, but Melissa wasn’t in the mood to enjoy the brightness of the day. Her mind was preoccupied with the events of the night before—the argument with Sonia, the bitter words exchanged with her aunt, and worst of all, the way Sonia’s mother had demeaned Jack.Her fists clenched involuntarily as she thought about it. Good-for-nothing husband. Those words echoed in her mind, stoking the simmering frustration she’d carried with her all morning. Jack didn’t deserve that. He worked harder than any man she knew, even if no one else saw it.As she entered the Decastro lobby, Melissa inhaled deeply, trying to compose herself. She couldn’t afford to let her personal life interfere with her work, not when she was trying so hard to prove herself.But then, as her eyes scanned the bustling lobby, her attention was drawn to a man standing near the r
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Chapter 45
Master Decastro’s expansive living room buzzed with quiet murmurs. The long mahogany table in the center of the room had nearly every seat filled, with family members and associates waiting impatiently. Cindy glanced at her watch for the fifth time, then turned to Master Decastro, her voice sharp and frustrated.“Master, it’s already five minutes past the meeting time,” she said, her tone teetering on disrespectful. “If Jeremy and Sonia can’t respect your time, I don’t see why we’re all still here. Can’t we leave?”Master Decastro’s gaze darkened, and the room fell silent. Just as he opened his mouth to speak, the double doors at the far end of the room creaked open. Jeremy and Sonia stepped in hurriedly, their faces a mix of apology and determination. All eyes turned to them, the tension palpable.Sonia was the first to move. She walked quickly to Master Decastro, her heels clicking against the polished floor. Without hesitation, she dropped to her knees in front of him, her hands cl
