'For my own good?' Augustine scoffed inwardly, bitter bile rising in his throat.
Years ago, his grandfather sent him abroad to pursue higher education. But within months, financial support from the Beaumont family had been cut off, forcing him to juggle two, three jobs to pay his tuition.
It was clear—they had been eager to sever ties, likely believing he wouldn't survive without their backing. His uncle and cousin had even plotted to eliminate him. But he had survived and endured. He had risen to power with his own efforts. And soon, he would reclaim everything they had snatched from him.
Dimitri's voice broke through his thoughts. "After your parents passed, the property dispute erupted. Gabriel wanted everything in his name. I feared he might harm you, so I sent you abroad for your safety."
Augustine's eyes darkened. "What's the point of digging up the past?" he interrupted. "Ten years have passed. Everything has changed. I am no longer the same Augustine."
