Jeff glared at the pretentious people in front of him with his thin lips pressed together. He wished he could vent his pent-up anger and tell them all he had wanted to tell them for years. However, he couldn't, no, he was not in the position to yell at them.
"Lower your eyes, bastard! We've raised a white-eyed wolf all these years. And you dare to interrupt me?" The Old Lady yelled. "You are going back to your family. They can continue raising an ungrateful bastard like you!"The other people beside her rushed to her side while telling her to leave the white-eyed wolf."Jeff, you know grandma's health isn't good. Why are you stressing her? I heard your father is a farmer and he's quite influential in his village. You can start there.""He's indeed an ungrateful bastard. The Old Woman took care of him all these years but he dares to talk back! He wants to covet our family's wealth. You are going back to your family!""An insolent fool! All he knows how to do is to eat and be useless. My dog at home is better than him! At least, my dog listens to its owner! I warned us not to raise someone else child but look at the outcome now, he wants the Old Woman to collapse!"Jeff stood rooted to his spot, unblinking, staring at the people he had lived with for years. His childhood was wasted in this mansion and now when it was time for him to finally achieve something great, they stabbed him in the back.He had lived with them since he was a child and he was aware that he wasn't part of them but he grew up to be part of them. He had put up with them all these years even thought they had finally acknowledged all his hard work until yesterday.The Old Woman announced at his birthday banquet held yesterday that he wasn't part of the Hemsworth Family, he was a fake son they had been taking care of since birth and his real family had decided to take him back.The family he has never heard of."You may have announced to the whole world that I'm not part of your family but I will never break off my engagement with Tonia or allow some unknown people to take me. I'm not an object for God's sake!" Jeff finally spoke after they'd rained thousands of abuses on him."You've never treated me well but despite all this, remember that I donated my own blood to Edward for eight years. And remember well that you asked me to give up going to college for Edward and I didn't refute back then because you made it clear that Edward has a chance to be successful than me. Remember how you've mistreated me even though I've always respected everyone. I won't hold grudges for that but I will never break off my engagement with Tonia!"After saying this, Jeff walked towards the stairs without waiting for their replies. He went into his room and packed a few of his clothes and necessary things but Jeff didn't have the heart to leave. Where would he go if he decided to leave the mansion? Return to his Father's Village?He doesn't even know the person!When he was about five years old, they ruthlessly told him he wasn't part of the family. However, this truth was kept from the outside world until yesterday, his birthday. They embarrassed him in front of his fiancée and made him a villain in front of the people of Arty City. They even asked the reporters who were present to publish the news in the most shameless way.Those wicked people!The Hemsworth family is one of the prominent families in Arty City. The banquet held yesterday had hundreds of people present.Lost in thoughts, his phone lit up, jolting him out of his thoughts. It was a message from a private number.Private Number: Is this Jeff Hemsworth?Jeff frowned before dropping the phone on the bed. He wasn't a Hemsworth anymore, he has never been one.He is going to leave this house tomorrow morning and use his saved money to rent an apartment. Maybe if he left the Hemsworth Mansion, his life would have a better meaning. He might even secure a job.He wasn't a dullard, at least he knew how to add numbers.His phone lit up again and it was from a private number.Private Number: 'You might not know me but I know you very well. Your Father sent me to you. I've discussed with the Old Woman of the Hemsworth Family and we've agreed to come pick you up tomorrow morning. I can't wait to meet you, young master!'"They are going to pick me up tomorrow?" Jeff didn't read the last part, his eyes were on the 'tomorrow morning' part.He wasn't sure if he wanted to meet his so-called real family but he was sure that he didn't want to stay here anymore.His door was pushed open at this moment and a young man came in."Get out of my room!" Jeff yelled at the young man.The young man whose name was Edward was the most favored grandson of the Old Lady. Jeff lived with Edward's parents and the Old Lady in this Mansion while the other members of the family lived outside of the mansion."It's not your room, it's my house" Edward chuckled and leaned against the wall. "I'm sorry your birthday was ruined but you know you can't stay in my house and covet things that are mine.""Covet things that are yours?" Jeff stared unbelievably. "I don't have time to argue with you, just get out of here.""Okay, okay! I will leave but don't forget to get used to village life. I will support your family with whatever I can, brother."He left after taunting Jeff.Jeff fell into a deep thought after Edward left. Being a farmer wasn't that bad but it isn't his dream at all. He's still a young person and still wants to go to college.With this disturbing thought, Jeff fell asleep and had a very bad dream. In his dream, he was uprooting some plants and he was very dirty. He looked like a farmer.When he opened his eyes, it was already the next day.Jeff brushed his teeth, took his bath, and changed into a white t-shirt and a pair of jeans trousers. Just when he was done, his phone rang.It was the same number as yesterday."Hello," Jeff said after the call got connected."I'm already at the Hemsworth Mansion, yo...""I'm on my way" Jeff cut in and hung up.When he got to the spacious living room, he saw the people who insulted him yesterday. They all looked at Jeff when he emerged. The look on their face was enough to make Jeff annoyed but what made him annoyed most was Edward's pretentious doe-eyed expression."Grandmother, do you think it's okay to let brother follow those people? We don't even know them" Edward called out in a helpless tone, his eyes tearing up. "What should I do if I miss brother? We've been together all these years but I won't see him again now."The other members looked at Edward pitifully. To them, he was a loving angel and the pride of the family."Edward, Jeff has to leave. He has his own family now" Grandmother Hemsworth said softly even though she didn't like the fact that her beloved grandson cared for the ungrateful bastard."Old Lady" Jeff didn't bother to call the Old woman, grandmother. He placed a brown envelope on the table. "This is all what I owe you, I owe you nothing.""What's this?" The Old Woman raised her brows."I will leave now," Jeff said indifferently. He walked out without turning back.Outside the Hemsworth mansion, a black car was parked on the right side of the road and a man was leaning against the car. Jeff squinted his eyes when he saw the car.This car is currently the most expensive in New Zinland and there were only five of the cars in the world. The owner of this car must be a billionaire, Jeff thought.The man leaning against his car, seeing Jeff, rushed to him with a huge smile on his face."Young Master? It's you" The man pulled Jeff into his embrace. "It's so nice to meet you!"Jeff did not understand at first. When he finally realized what was going on, he was already pushed into the expensive car by the man."Are you the person who messaged me?" Jeff asked, confused and anxious at the same time.Isn't his father a farmer? What is happening?"Yes, I'm the one" the man smiled. "Your grandfather is waiting for you! Let's go first, I will explain things later."Jeff nodded and something dawned on him. His family might not be poor in fact they may be richer than the Hemsworths!This thought alone made Jeff's heart beat erratically.If his family was rich, he would definitely make Edward and the Hemsworth family crawl at his feet.The car didn't stop until it was driven into the underground park of Palatial Suite. Jeff was nervous and didn't speak throughout but the man who came to pick him up didn't stop speaking. He kept talking about himself but actually forgot to mention his name."We are here!"Jeff stared nervously at the exquisite underground park when he got out of the car. He still didn't understand what was going on but this man whose name he didn't know explained some things when Jeff asked if his so-called family was richer than the Hemsworth. "Yes, your family is richer."The man's answer was short but it eased Jeff's mind a little."Ah! I forgot to mention my name to you. I'm Christian by name but you can call me Chris.""Oh okay, Chris" Jeff answered and couldn't help being nervous.Chris escorted him into the Palatial Suite, one of the most expensive in the city. In fact, Jeff had been here before years ago. It was Edward's fourteenth birthday then and a banquet was held here. When Jeff got he
Edward was weak since birth and was diagnosed with an illness that required a blood transfusion every three months when he was eleven years old. At that time, Old Lady Hemsworth wanted to send twelve years old Jeff to the orphanage.However, she couldn't send him away because Edward's doctor found a use for him(Jeff).For over eight years, Jeff donated blood to Edward. When he was eighteen, he gave up going to college to help cure Edward's illness while Edward was studying music at home from an online teacher.Even though Edward didn't attend high school frequently because of his illness, Old Lady Hemsworth and his parents hired so many professional teachers to tutor Edward daily while the latter was also taking online music classes.Edward took music classes for two years and Jeff had nothing to do than to listen to the Old Lady. Recalling his pitiful experiences in the Hemsworth's house, Jeff couldn't sleep at all. When he finally closed his eyes, it was three in the morning.He w
The Hemsworth Family are also invited to the Greenfield's banquet. The Qin family might be a low-key family, however, their impact on the business world is quite big. Befriending them won't be a bad thing. Grandmother Hemsworth, Edward's Mother(Rachael), Edward, and the old Lady last child, Emilia decided to represent the Xie family today. Dressed in outfits that say nothing but elegance and luxury, the Hemsworth family arrived at the Greenfield mansion. They brought two cars with them: Grandmother Hemsworth and Emilia used one while Edward's Mother and Edward used the other car. As they got out of the car, Jeff's cab arrived at the same time. Edward was the first to notice Jeff and was instantly surprised to see him. However, being that tricky boy, he composed himself and put on his façade. He ran towards Jeff, hugging him tightly like a spoilt brat. "Brother! I missed you so much" Edward hugged Jeff tightly, shedding crocodile tears. The other Hemsworth members stared in awe,
After Jeff entered the Greenfield Mansion, it took the Hemsworth members some minutes before regaining their composure. "That jerk" Rachael grits her teeth angrily. She glanced at the Old Woman, anger riling up inside her. "That boy needs a lesson. See how he insulted you, Mother.""Let's go inside! He's trying to ruin our moods and cause damage to our family, we must not allow him" Emilia said, holding the Old Woman's hand. She led her inside, signaling at Rachael. Emilia wants Rachael to stop being angry since they are in the Greenfield's Mansion today.Just as they entered the the grand hall, they saw Jeff with the only son of the Greenfield family. An indescribable feeling arose in Rachael's chest and she glared at Jeff with hatred. The fake son is trying to curry favor with the only son of the Greenfield family."That bastard surely knows the way to rise up. He's gradually showing his claws" Rachael said through gritted teeth.She had always disliked this boy but suppressed th
"Don't act on your own next time. The Scavo family's young miss is very skilled at making people's days miserable." Granny Hemsworth pouts fiercely and settles into the couch. "Do not greet him again when you see him; we have lost enough face today. He's no longer part of us."With tears in his eyes, Edward twiddled his fingers.This is probably the first time his Grandmother would scold him and it's all because of himself.He ought to have studied that bastard before speaking, and he ought to have been more cautious before he spoke.Edward apologizes, sniffing, "I am sorry, Grandmother."Rachael couldn't bear to see her son crying because of that ungrateful kid, so she stepped in."Mom, please stop berating Edward in this manner," she uttered. "There is still the entrance exam to prepare for."Grandmother Hemsworth couldn't say a word after hearing Rachael's words. She holds Edward in high regard. After all, he had been extensively trained since childhood."Ah, I am not reprimanding y
Some weeks later, Jeff was getting ready for the Entrance exam. He has never been so serious in his life as he is now. His grandfather has been so good to him and Jeff being the grateful type, promised to do well. And thus, it was the exam day.The day came and went. And for the first time since he left the Hemsworth family, he felt a sense of accomplishment.While waiting for the results, he met with Liam to discuss the basketball tournament. Jeff is aware that passing this entrance exam does not ensure him a spot at All Stars University; rather, it only determines certain things.He still needs to get ready for the All Stars University entrance exam after the exam results are released."Success is not easy," Jeff whispered to himself as he sipped from the water bottle Liam had offered."Don't worry. All Stars University is not the best school in Starry; there are some better schools. Some schools are not even far from there," Liam assured him.Jeff's potential to attend All Stars Un
Jeff had grown up knowing Edward's group of friends and how they all played the part of nice kids.Before he made friends with Trent and the others, Edward was not really a facade master, but he soon turned into a very evil person.When he was younger, Edward was an avid basketball player as well, but he gave up after receiving the illness diagnosis. However, it appears that he re-joined them after taking the college admission exam. "Do you think we can defeat them?" Following the departure of Edward and his team, the haughty teammate who had insulted Jeff inquired. Jason is his name. "Sparrow team isn't a joke.""Question your ability," Jeff said, turning to Liam who was discussing something with Jamie. "Guys, let us head home." ~The D-Day~'The Championship round' was going to start in thirty minutes.Jeff dared not undervalue the Sparrow team—not even Edward. The Sparrow squad is not too bad, he had seen them play multiple times.They are really excellent, in fact.Although Jeff
Tonia clenched her jaw, questioning why she had made herself look foolish. Even if Jeff won against Edward, it still doesn't change the fact that his family are farmers. How could he, the son of a farmer, humiliate her in front of his friends? Apart from being embarrassed, Tonia felt humiliated. She was astounded that Jeff, who is incredibly infatuated with her, would forget her so fast and even have female friends. How dare he? Ever since she told her parents about her relationship with Edward, something has not been quite right. Her Father reprimanded her while her mother supported her relationship. Her father reprimanded her because he expected Tonia to date from a family larger than the Hemsworth family, not because he felt bad for Jeff.A few years ago, Tonia nearly drowned in a swimming pool accident, but Jeff saved her and briefly fell in love with her. Tonia also fell in love with Jeff because he was attractive, but as she grew older, she came to the realization that eve
Four Months LaterLater on, it was found that Victor Grador had established the orphanage specifically so he could use the girls for his dubious videos. Before Victor's arrest, Jeff had gone searching for the mistreated girls and had even promised them he would bring their nightmare to an end, which he accomplished with the aid of his brothers. Victor Grador was left unable to defend himself or fight back against the overwhelming amount of evidence. He was totally done for. Jeff went back to school, resuming his life as a genius student from the traditional medicine department. Atlas returned to his acting career, and Dave chose to assist their mother with her project and workshop. It was true when Jeff mentioned that the key to the Technical workshop has been with him since the very beginning. It was in the box that Edward's father, Emmanuel, had returned to him after learning about his mother. Victor Grador's exposure has left the Malfoy Family in a precarious situation, despit
*Some Hours Ago*Jeff made his way through the grand corridors of the Carter mansion. He was unaffected even by the servants' murmurs and the lavish surroundings. “He reminds me a little bit of Miss Rebecca!” “Yes, that is the boy from the news! Poor boy, his Father betrayed his mother.”“He's really Miss Rebecca Son. I overheard Young Master Marcus becoming enraged over it.”Ignoring their words, Jeff was led into a vast study, its walls lined with ancient books and portraits of stern-faced Old Master Carter. He scheduled a direct appointment with the man who had been bothering him with emails for the past week after the competition.At the far end of the room sat the Old Master of the Carter Family, his presence demanding respect. Jeff sensed the intentions in the air, despite his enigmatic expression. With an expressionless face, Jeff sat down in front of the Old Master. He knew this meeting would be a turning point. The Old Master’s assistant, a slender man with a perpetuall
*Some minutes earlier*“Sir, the articles concerning Miss Rebecca Carter… I tracked down the individual. She is Jeff's friend, and I discovered she is Melissa's sister,” said the voice on the other end.Victor's brow furrowed, anger, curiosity, and confusion flashing across his face. “Who is Melissa?” he demanded.With a note of nervousness in his voice, the caller answered, “The girl we used for the Professor's video.” Victor's frown deepened. “Isn't she dead?”After a moment of hesitation, the caller said, “Sir, I believe something is wrong. These are not just random occurrences. Jeff knows everything.”Victor's grip on the phone tightened, his knuckles turning white. Implications whizzed through his mind. How could Jeff have known? And what did he know exactly? .“Send me more details,” Victor ordered, his voice cold and controlled.The caller swallowed audibly. “Yes, Sir. I'll get right on it.”After hanging up the phone, Victor stood for a while, gazing at his reflection in the
In front of the large TV screen, the woman slowly wiped her tears as she stared at the boy who was being applauded on TV. The only source of light in the room was the light rays coming from the television screen. The woman shook beneath her garments, tears streaming down her face, even though she was covered in a cloth. “Are you shedding tears?” As she heard the voice, she wiped the tears off her face, her eyes turning cold like she was not the one crying some seconds ago. She got up to go into the other room after unwrapping herself from the blanket. “You remain as stubborn as a mule, even after years have passed. When will you come to the realization that there is no going back? I have already triumphed.” The man who had just arrived spoke coldly, his voice full of mockery and sarcasm. The woman stopped in her tracks, her trembling hands beside her. “Don't be too sure of yourself.” “Just tell me everything and hand over everything. I will let them go!” The man said, w
With a sardonic smile curling up on his lips, Marcus said, "Looks like our little Jeff stole someone else's model." Marcus observed something both familiar and different about Jeff's model before they even began to demonstrate their abilities after creating it. It looked too familiar that it struck up a memory. The model does not belong to Jeff at all. The game's rules state that cheating will result in elimination from the competition. Because Marcus was not sure, he informed one of his people who were also working in the software organization. The individual informed his other team as soon as he received the notification, and an investigation was carried out while the model was being tested. Following the match, in which Jeff emerged victorious, it was disclosed that Jeff had been excluded for engaging in dishonesty and utilizing an unlicensed model. "Anyone caught cheating would lose their chance to continue playing the game, per the rules. Jeff Hemsworth is found guilty of
The Crowd in the stadium roared and cheered in unison as it was the last day of the competition between Marcus Cuomo,the second Hacker on the rank list and the rookie from All Stars University, Jeff Hemsworth.Reporters were all waiting outside the contestants way for Jeff. After the news about Rebecca Carter being the ex-fiancee of Duane Malfoy went viral, Jeff who was previously confirmed as the son of Duane received a lot of attention.They want to know if this young genius was really a Carter descendant.As Jeff was guided into the game room, his eyes landed on Professor Paul who looked sterner and angrier. However, Jeff's gaze only lasted for a few seconds before he made his way to the room. Since the publications' release, Professor Paul had been phoning Jeff's number nonstop, but Jeff had purposefully declined the calls in order to spend more time with Dave looking into the orphanage. Dave and Atlas had indeed been living in the orphanage when they were kids and more serious,
As he completed the last procedures of his cooperation with the Grador's Group, Duane sat in his modern office, the light from his computer screen softly illuminating his features. With a smile on his face, his fingers moved fluidly over the keyboard. This was it, the result of months of arduous labor and compromise. "Sir, something seems to be happening." When his assistant's voice broke through his reverie, Duane looked up and met his wide, terrified assistant's gaze. He could not quite pinpoint the source of the tension he felt in the air.Since Victor Grador gave his approval for their partnership, their stocks have been steadily rising, and happily, there has been no discussion about Jeff becoming the Malfoy Group heir.Even though Jeff was the driving force behind the collaboration, Duane continued to think that Jeff would not have given a damn about the Malfoy Group if he had not been forced.Since Jeff was not present to compare him to, he has been extremely happy these las
Jeff could see Dave talking to one girl, who was laughing like a little child, from a distance. Even from that distance, Dave drew attention, and he even wore something that covered most of his head. Jeff wondered why anyone would be interested in that stupid boy.“You are here” Dave let out a low laugh upon seeing Jeff, he turned to the girl and said. “Nice meeting you Lisa, see you soon.” “You too.” As Lisa turned to leave, the smile on Dave's face faltered completely, like it was never there.“Girls” he mumbled under his breath. He had literally entertained the girl to avoid suspicion from others because he was dressed as someone who was about to rob a bank.“I didn't know you could talk to girls, you look bitter” Jeff made a comment, a smile tugging his lips. “I wonder what that girl sees in you.” “I wonder what Jamie saw in you” Dave laughed it off. “Elias was literally in love with her, and she chose you!”At the mention of Elias, Jeff let out a small laugh.He had not hear
"Why did you go to his house alone?! You should have informed any one of us before leaving!" A loud, enraged voice resounded throughout the room as Professor Paul spoke.Jeff, standing before his uncle, faced his fury. "I needed to verify something," he said casually, maintaining his composure in spite of the tense situation.Had he not visited the Grador's Mansion today, he would not have been aware of somethings. To be honest, Jeff did not intend to go alone, but after Atlas's remarks, he was left with no other option.Professor Paul's frustration simmered as he continued, "You're starting to act on your own, Jeff. This isn't safe."Apart from Jeff, there are still a lot of people who are victims of Victor's shady act. Including Professor Paul himself. He had stepped down from the Dean Position after Victor found out he was going to ruin all he had built for years.If anything, Paul knew how devious that man could be. The man who made him left his workplace disguised as retiring. Vi