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"Well, Clarence and I are half-brothers." Jude said quietly, "Things are a little tricky, but Clare is unusual in that he seems to get along with us despite having grown up outside and visiting a few years ago. In addition to being agitated, he had a leg injury. Clare endured a great deal, and Grandpa intended to make up for it by giving him the presidency. He could do it, of course. He would have that depending on his abilities even if Grandpa had not given him that position.”

Stella: This is not the kind of story she was expecting. Clarence, though, was raised outside? And they were brothers by half? A sensation that cannot be described fills her heart at the possibility that Clarence’s mother is a mistress. Most likely as a result of her past mistress status, so ...

Stella pursed her lips as she thought about this and the Clarence appearance. Was this the reason he was agitated?

"Don't mention it in front of Clare, or he will be angry." Jude gave her a sliver of a smile. "Can y