Chapter 58

It was a new day at the Anderson family house, once a mansion that belonged to one of the country's ten most powerful families. Now, it was a mere shadow of its former self. The place had lost its sparkle and elegance, neglected without gardeners or maintenance crews tending to its once-immaculate façade, simply because the inhabitant couldn't afford it anymore.

The family of four was having breakfast when they were interrupted by one of the few remaining servants.

"Um, sir..." the servant began nervously.

"What do you want?" Frederick snapped, his brow furrowed.

"There's a gentleman here to see you," she replied hesitantly.

"Are you expecting someone?" Vanessa asked.

"No, but I'll go see who it is," Frederick declared, rising from his seat and heading to the living room.

"It might be a new business opportunity," Ernest commented casually as he poured himself more cereal.

"That's good because I saw a new dress at the boutique that I want to buy," his twin sister chimed