Chapter 104: First encounter

[Kane's POV]

Nine years ago....

A ten-year-old boy was dressed in a black suit. His dark hair was covering his dark eyes. He looked cold and expressionless. However, those obsidian eyes carried darkness and loneliness that could puncture one's heart.

The boy was standing motionlessly in front of a tomb as his stepfather, Tristan Cruz, silently wept.

Today was the boy's mother's death anniversary.

It was a sad day that reminded them that their once-perfect family had been ruined. However, the boy could not cry, since the only adult in his family was already in a mess ever since his mother's death.

As the only heir and family member, the boy took the burden to remain headstrong and unwavering. After all, his mother always taught him to be strong no matter what the circumstances.

"Young Master." The head butler came to the boy's side. "Today is the gathering of the Golden Heirs. We should prepare."

The young boy glanced at his stepfather who was still denying the reality.

With his fath