"Young master," Stein was jolted awake from his reverie by a gentle tap on his shoulder, and he turned to give the maid a warm but phony smile. "Do you need anything?" he inquired, to which the maid immediately shook her head and replied, "Your father is looking for you in his office." Upon hearing this, Stein gave his stepmother one last look before departing.
On the way, he meets his father's secretary, who is incorrectly fixing her hair and clothes buttons. He was aware of his father's actions, and Stein was aware that it was one of the reasons his mother abandoned him. "Your lipstick is messy," he observed, causing the lady to come to a halt. She wiped her mouth quickly, thanked Stein, and walked away. He also knew the lady wouldn't be around for long; the old man would fire her and f
