The Abandoned Son

Older brother

His reaction from the moment he stepped foot into this mansion until now seems too calm.

This makes Finlay feel at risk.

Before that, according to Finlay, Demetrius lived in such impoverished conditions, so he must be very self-deprecating and timid, which would not affect the inheritance position. In contrast, recently, Demetrius has shown his piano talent far surpassing him, though he doesn't want to admit it. 

Mrs Gallagher patted Finlay's shoulder, "It's late. You should go to bed too."

Finlay immediately said, "Yes, good night, mom and dad."

He thought to himself, no matter what Demetrius may show, he will not give this position of inheritance to anyone and doesn't expect that he will give in to Demetrius even a little; he will soon find out how to get Demetrius out of this house.

Imagining that beautiful future, Finlay smiled proudly.

Demetrius lay on his bed, thinking about Finlay.

He had met Finlay about a month ago but had not been rushed home until today. He was convinced that there was no reason for Finlay to go to the poor town, even to show up at the gates of Demetrius' school, unless Finlay knew that Demetrius was there and that Demetrius was his adopted brother. Then it was understandable why Finlay would interfere in his love affairs.

From this, it can also be inferred that Finlay found him before Mr Hoffman and did not say anything about his location.

Demetrius felt that his previously dull life had taken a new turn, and he was not afraid of what would come. On the contrary, he was very excited.

Early this morning, Demetrius was awakened by a knock on the door.

It was Finlay who opened the door, and he said, "I've got the bedroom remodelled. You can move in tomorrow. Because it was too urgent, that's why dad and mom made you sleep here yesterday, don't overthink."

Demetrius said calmly, "I don't think much of it."

With that, he passed Finlay and went to the kitchen, where the food was already on the table.

Demetrius sat down and began to eat.

The maid saw Demetrius and complained, "Why did you eat it first? Aren't you waiting for young master Finlay?"

Demetrius had heard the housekeeper say that his parents were leaving the house early to catch their flight this morning, so there were no older adults in the place. Demetrius calmly said, "Why should I have to wait for him?"

"That's your older brother!"

Finlay was walking into the dining room, and he sat down with a smile and said, "It's okay, Aunt Matthews. Demetrius just got here. It's only natural that he's not used to it."

Hearing Finlay's sentence sounded like he wanted to help Demetrius, but in reality, everyone knew that he was emphasizing that Demetrius was a rude country boy.

Demetrius raised an eyebrow, "We're the same age. And if you compare who was born earlier, then obviously, I was born three months earlier than him."

Finlay's expression stiffened as if frozen.

Mrs Matthews snorted coldly while cleaning the house near Demetrius's place. She deliberately made a loud noise.

Demetrius raised an eyebrow, "Mrs Matthews, if you're not satisfied with your current job, I can help you resign."

Mrs Matthews was immediately angry, "On what basis do you say that I am not satisfied? Besides, do you think you have any qualifications to fire me?"

"I think the Hoffmans wouldn't be hard to find a maid with a more professional attitude if you wouldn't make amends. Do you think my mother would choose an unqualified maid instead of her son?"

Mrs Matthews's face was pale, even though Mrs Matthews had worked at the Hoffman family for almost ten years, but more than anyone else, she knew that Mrs Gallagher took her face very seriously. If Demetrius tells everyone about this, she is sure Mrs Gallagher wouldn't hesitate to fire her to keep the show.

So, no matter how disgruntled, Mrs Matthews could only continue her work more discreetly.

At this point, Finlay suddenly said, "Demetrius, you should respect her. She's been working for this family for many years."

"With the precondition that she respects me. Equal, Finlay." Demetrius replied.

At this moment, the driver walked up to the dining room and said, "Young master, it's time to go to school."

Therefore, Finlay has no time to say anything against Demetrius. No, even without the driver, Finlay couldn't do anything to him. Demetrius smiled secretly.

When Finlay got in the car, the driver had already started the engine and was about to go, completely forgetting about Demetrius' existence. Still, fortunately, Demetrius opened the door and sat down in time.

"Oh, I'm the sorry young master because I get used to one young master to be Finlay, so..." The driver saw Demetrius in the rearview mirror and hurriedly apologized.

Demetrius fastened his seat belt and replied, "It's okay."

The driver said nothing, but he was still a little worried because he had overheard the conversation between Demetrius and Mrs Matthews, so he thought Demetrius was very petty.

Finlay said, "You're in the same class as me. You can ask me if you encounter a lesson you don't understand. I hope you don't disappoint our parents."

"Finlay is very good at studying. He's always first in class, so if you need help, don't hesitate to ask Finlay." The driver also intervened on this topic.

Demetrius nodded, casually saying, "Got it. Thanks."

Finlay raised an eyebrow, silently cursing Demetrius for being so good at pretending. He hates this guy pretending to be calm. Maybe he got a plan in mind to compete with me, Finlay thought.