Uncle Levi and Lady Edna, clearly doting on Henry, waved at him enthusiastically from downstairs. “Henry, come down quickly and greet him! Call him ‘Brother’!” Henry froze mid-step, his mind racing. Brother? Technically, by bloodline, Sam could be considered his elder brother. But the situation felt absurd. Was it really appropriate for the mistress to be this affectionate toward the legitimate wife’s son? Something about this scene was downright bizarre. Despite his doubts, Henry reluctantly suppressed his unease. With a forced smile, he greeted, “Brother.” Uncle Levi’s face lit up instantly. His voice carried a tone of pride as he turned to Madam Fina. “Please take care of Sam for us.” Madam Fina, Prudence’s younger sister, took a moment to study Uncle Levi and Lady Edna with sharp, knowing eyes. These two had been directly responsible for the downfall of her sister’s life, yet her smile betrayed no hint of anger. “Brother-in-law,” she said warmly, her tone calm and measured, “It’s only right that I take care of Sam.” Hearing this, Henry couldn’t help but connect the dots. He looked at Madam Fina with mild surprise. “Are you Miss Prudence’s younger sister?” Madam Fina responded with a kind smile. “Henry, you’re quite sharp. Lady Edna is lucky to have such a bright and talented child.” Lady Edna beamed at the compliment, her pride barely contained. “Yes, Henry has always been sensible and well-behaved!” But Henry wasn’t buying into the false harmony. The entire atmosphere felt forced, as though everyone was playing a part in some twisted theater. Finally, he couldn’t hold back any longer. If everyone else was pretending, why couldn’t he throw in a bit of chaos? He turned to Madam Fina, his voice tinged with sarcasm. “Miss Fina, you’re Miss Prudence’s younger sister, aren’t you? You clearly know my mother was the third party in their marriage. So why are you being so warm and kind to her? If I remember correctly, the Smith Family has always hated Gavin. I thought you’d also despise my mother for playing a part in what happened to your sister.” The words hung heavily in the air. The living room fell silent—so quiet that the faintest sound could have been heard. Lady Edna’s face turned ashen, her hands clenching into fists at her sides. But Madam Fina remained calm, her composure unshaken by Henry’s pointed remarks. With a faint smile, she replied, “That’s all in the past, Henry. Besides, my sister was a bit… dull. It’s only natural that Brother-in-law didn’t like her. A marriage without love can’t survive. It’s reasonable that Lady Edna married him instead.” Lady Edna immediately chimed in, her voice eager and ingratiating. “Exactly! Miss Fina is so understanding and sensible.”Henry stared at Madam Fina, utterly dumbfounded. Was this really the biological sister of Prudence? Her words completely dismissed her sister’s suffering. Not only did she not blame Lady Edna for breaking up her sister’s marriage, but she even justified it by suggesting her sister wasn’t interesting enough to keep her husband’s attention. It was as though she believed it was Prudence’s fault for not being able to “control her man.” Henry shook his head, his disbelief growing. Before he could say anything further, Uncle Levi interjected, his tone turning serious as he attempted to shift the focus of the conversation. “Sam has something important to discuss with the Stone Family. Henry, stay and listen. It concerns you too.” Uncle Levi leaned back on the sofa, his voice calm but firm. “The old master’s birthday is coming up in a few days. At the celebration, I plan to announce that Sam is my son and the rightful heir of the Stone Family. From that day forward, Stone Corporation will be entrusted to him to manage.”Turning to Henry, he paused briefly before adding, “Henry, you’re still young. Managing the family business would be too much responsibility for you. However, you’ll inherit 20% of the family’s shares. That should be more than enough for you to live a comfortable, carefree life without worry.” He glanced at Sam and continued, “As Henry’s elder brother, you’ll have to look out for him in the future.” Sam smiled faintly, his expression calm and composed. “Of course.” Henry felt a bead of sweat roll down his temple. He had never been interested in inheriting the family business—he wasn’t blind to the fact that he was an illegitimate child, and he preferred a life free of such burdens. Yet, the mention of 20% of the family shares stunned him. Twenty percent? That amount was enough to guarantee not only his own carefree life but also the financial comfort of his future children and grandchildren. Despite his lack of ambition, the sheer magnitude of such wealth left him momentarily speechless.But as the weight of the conversation settled over him, Henry couldn’t ignore the glaring omission. Breaking the seemingly harmonious atmosphere, he hesitated before blurting out, “Um… if Sam is going to be the heir of the Stone Family, then… what about Gavin?” The room fell deathly silent. Lady Edna’s face darkened, her expression twisting slightly, while Madam Fina’s pleasant demeanor took on a chill. Uncle Levi frowned deeply. “Gavin? He’s an illegitimate child. He has no claim to the Stone Family’s inheritance!” Lady Edna quickly chimed in, her tone sharp yet measured. “Henry, I know you’re close to Gavin, but the Stone Family’s legacy must be passed on to Sister Prudence’s legitimate son. How could we possibly entrust it to someone like Gavin?” Levi nodded in agreement. “Your mother is right. Sam is the son Prudence and I had together. He is the rightful heir of the Stone Family. Passing the family business to him is the only way to ensure the approval and support of the entire Stone Family. Gavin, on the other hand, is nothing more than an illegitimate child. He has no rightful place here. Besides, Sam has moved past what happened before and is willing to return to the family. I owe it to him to make amends.” Henry’s eyes narrowed slightly as he listened. Under his breath, he muttered, “But it’s Gavin who turned Stone Corporation into what it is today. Without him, the company wouldn’t be nearly as successful. Handing it over to Sam…” Before he could finish, Uncle Levi cut him off. His voice was firm, almost dismissive. “The Stone Corporation belongs to the family, not Gavin. He simply built on the foundation that already existed. He’s already gained more than enough from his contributions. Now it’s time to pass the torch to Sam, who will lead the family forward.” Henry fell silent, his mind racing. Despite his father’s certainty, the decision felt unjust. How could they dismiss Gavin’s efforts so easily? Yet, looking around the room, he realized no one else shared his unease.The conversation had effectively ended, leaving Henry with a sinking feeling in his chest.