Chapter 364: The Truth of Years Past

"What... what did you say?" Gerald was stunned. His once-caring uncle had just called him worthless?

Noah scoffed, "Isn't it true? If not for your sister, how could a failure like you ever hope to become the White family heir? Don't delude yourself. Barring unforeseen circumstances, that role was never meant for you."

Gerald felt his world crumbling. Had his uncle always viewed him this way?

Was this how everyone saw him? Had he always been nothing more than a joke?

"I don't believe it. This can't be true! I am the White family heir, irreplaceable..." Gerald protested weakly.

Noah sneered, "Don't fantasize. Ten years ago, the family undertook a crucial mission that could elevate our status. Your sister, Hedda White, was chosen for this task."

"She had to erase her past to shoulder the family's hopes. Her conditions for accepting were twofold: first, to make you the White family heir, and second, to let you live freely, oblivious to the truth."

"Had things gone according to plan, you w