Reborn From Oblivion

Rhodes swung open the door to the penthouse suite and found his brother staring out the floor-to-ceiling windows, lost in thought as he watched the bustling traffic below.

"Hey, big brother," Rhodes greeted with respect.

Jules turned, letting out a heavy, wistful sigh. "Coming back after twenty years, only to find everything's changed. The people I longed to see are gone. What was the point of coming back?"

Trying to comfort him, Rhodes asked, "Are you thinking about your old flame?"

Jules nodded. "Seeing her again would've been a dream come true. But I just heard the awful news-Kelly took her life not long after I left. If only I'd known, I never would've let her go."

"I'm really sorry, brother," Rhodes said softly.

Jules pulled himself together. "And what about the person I asked you to invite?"

Rhodes's face clouded with frustration. "That Mr. Rowland-I dealt with him tonight. Sure, he's got some smarts, but his character is seriously lacking. Greta, who saved our mom's life, was humiliated by Mr. Rowland and Miss Stewart in a disgraceful way. I couldn't just stand by, so I gave him a piece of my mind. I doubt he'll want to work for the Sharp family now."

Jules frowned. "Is he from the Rowland family down south?"

"Greta says he's from a big, notable family-the same Rowland family you talk about."

Jules's expression turned pale. "So, he's the son of an old friend?"

Sensing an opportunity, Rhodes quickly added, "Even if he's your old buddy's son, you have no idea how awful he is. Plus, he's got a criminal record. No matter how talented he is, the Sharp family should stay away."

Jules nodded, "You're right. The Sharp family has always valued integrity and virtue over everything We look for people who have both. Character comes first, talent

second. Despite his brilliance, he's not someone we can hire.

Rhodes silently breathed a sigh of relief.

"Get some rest, brother. I'm heading back to my room."

Jules waved him off. "Alright, off you go."

Stewart Estate

Morris lay awake in bed, unsettled by his biological father's unexpected return to

the Capital. His mind raced, replaying memories of Gavin over and over.

"Your mom's gone. I'm all you've got

now. You need to listen to me, or

there'll be no one to guide you."

ben

When he first returned to the

Rowland family, the loving father he

hoped for didn't show up. Instead, it

was relentless psychological control.

Back then, Morris was scared of losing his dad, so he cautiously vowed, "Don't worry, Dad. I'll do what you say."

Later, Benjamin took so many things from him, things Morris didn't dare speak up about. Until Benjamin even snatched the sunflower plush Nathalie gave him, forcing Morris to finally push back, even if just a little.

He reclaimed his sunflower. Benjamin, in tears, ran to Gavin, who, without understanding, scolded him harshly:

"If your brother likes your toy, give it to him. Remember, everything you have isnoveldrama

mine to take back. Not just a toy-even your life if I want it."

For the first time, Morris stood his ground. "Dad, the sunflower was from Nathalie, not you..."