At the board, at home, Cliff was mere air in Julian’s eyes, a w**d underfoot that could be crushed without a second thought.
He ignored this elder brother in name only, walking past him without a care in the world. Cliff stood behind him, secretly clenching the banister.
Upstairs, he knocked on the Old Master's door.
To be summoned at this hour, it must be something important.
“Grandfather, you asked for me.” Julian stepped forward, draping a coat over the Old Master to ward off the chill.
The old man’s health was failing, and he coughed twice after catching a breeze. “Clear your schedule for the next few days.”
“…Is something the matter?”
“Good news.”
The Old Master's face was kind, creasing into a smile. “Your father has found you a suitable marriage prospect. Take some time to m
