Chapter 6
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After several hours of driving, the car finally stopped at the front of a very beautiful gate
With a short honk from the driver, the heavy black-and-gold gate slowly opened. By a well-dressed security guard at the gate, who gave a sharp salute as the car drove in.
Sean was stunned at the sight of what he saw; the beauty of the place couldn't be compared to all the beautiful buildings he had seen in his entire life.
Out of curiosity, he asked the driver, “Where am I?”
“You're in the Castle estate-your true home.”
After a few minutes of driving, the driver finally stopped at the front of a massive mansion, which was the main house of the castle family
The mansion was beautiful and well decorated with gold color and a shimmering light. Everything seems like a dream to Sean
Because he couldn't believe what his eyes were seeing. A few hours ago, he was wandering the streets, homeless, crushed and abandoned by those he once loved.
And now his life was about to change from being humiliated and insulted by those who think he was a loser who couldn't amount to anything useful in life.
The driver stepped down from the car and opened the door for Sean to come down. And at the entrance of the mansion stood Mr.Richard.
Mr Richard was there to welcome Sean and to also walk him through to show him what the mansion was like.
When Sean stepped inside, he was surprised to see so many people dressed in white and black walking up and down
Some were busy cleaning the marble tile floor, while some were busy cleaning and putting things in order.
Sean couldn't help but ask, “Who are they?”
“Those are servants,” replied Mr Richard.
With that being said, Mr Richard led Sean to the elevator, it was time for him to meet his grandfather, who was waiting for him on the fifth floor.
“Where are we going?” Sean asks.
“We are going to meet him-your grandfather.”
In less than 5 minutes, they were already on the fifth floor.
Ding! The elevator door opened and Sean and Mr Richard stepped out and walked toward his grandfather's room, which was at the end of the fifth floor.
Mr Richard pressed the doorbell, and it sounded
Ding dong! Ding dong! Ding dong!.
A deep voice echoed through the speaker, Come in, and with that, the door was open.
And there he was, a distinguished elderly man dressed in a white suit with his back facing them.
Mr Richard cleared his throat and said in a polite and respectful manner
“Sir Walter Castle, your grandson Sean is here.”
The old man turned swiftly.
He looks into Sean's eyes and feels a sense of hope and relief.
He walked towards him and gave him a warm embrace with a kiss on his forehead. He gazes into Sean's eyes and softly says, You look just like your mother.
Sean blinks in confusion. “Excuse me?”
“I am Walter Castle-your grandfather. Founder and owner of the Emigrant Emerald conglomerate.”
Sean was stunned and confused. “My… grandfather?”
Mr Walter Castle nodded solemnly.
“Yes. We've been searching for you for over two decades. You were taken from us as a baby-hidden away, left to suffer a life you never deserved.”
Sean's hands began to shake. “Why, why will anyone do such a thing?”
Mr Walter exhaled deeply, lowering himself into a chair and gesturing for Sean to sit.
“Your father, Jonathan Castle, was my first son. He met and fell in love with a woman from a humble background-your mother, Maria.”
“Despite the family's resistance, I give them my blessings. But fate was cruel. Both of them died in a plane crash when you were just an infant.”
He paused and gazed into Sean's eyes before continuing.
“After the occurrence of what happened, certain of our family members feared that you would inherit everything and become the heir.”
“Greedy for power, they arrange for you to be taken and hidden, hoping you will never return.”
Sean was speechless, his eyes glistening with emotion.
“So… every moment of pain. The years of humiliation and rejection, of being treated like garbage, were all because someone wanted to erase me from the picture?”
Mr Walter's expression hardened.
“Yes. But they succeed. But destiny has brought you back to where you belong.”
Sean leaned back, overwhelmed with emotion and disbelief. Memories of Emily's betrayal, the constant humiliation from her family, and the night spent cold and hungry on the streets flooded his mind. And now this?
“But why now?” he asked quietly.
Mr Walter offered a gentle smile.
“We've never stopped looking for you. A private investigator recently found a match through DNA tracing.”
“I needed to be sure before bringing you home.”
Sean takes a glance around the grand room again, still struggling to believe that any of it was real.
Mr Walter rose from his seat and placed a reassuring hand on his grandson's shoulder.
“ You are a castle. You were never meant to live in pain, to beg, or to be scorned. But perhaps those hardships were meant to prepare you for what lies ahead.”
Sean tilted his head. “What are you trying to say?”
Mr Walter's gaze became firm and serious.
“Wealth brings responsibility. And responsibility invites enemies. You must be vigilant, wise, and strong. You're the future of our legacy.”
Sean's brow furrows. “Revenge?”
Mr Walter's voice deepened. “Yes. Those who tried to destroy you must answer for what they've done.
Sean clenched his fists tightly. Henry's insult, Emily's betrayal, all of it came rushing back. Those who mocked and trampled him would soon face a truth they could never escape.
Mr Walter turned to Mr Richard, who brought Sean in.
“Make an announcement. Everyone must know that Sean Castle has returned.”
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