The midday sun slanted through the curtains, casting pale streaks of light onto Lucien's bare back. He remained lying on his stomach, scrolling back and forth on his phone through the video Mrs. Vance had just posted. His lips curled up slightly, though it was unclear what he found so amusing.
Mrs. Vance's post seemed like a simple defense of her son, but in reality, it dealt a heavy, silent blow to the entire Sinclair family. After all, as a member of the Vance family, Mrs. Vance naturally prioritized her own family's public image. Through her words in the video, Mr. Sinclair was inadvertently painted as a man who brought in a second wife, neglected his own flesh and blood, had an affair, and allowed his illegitimate son to usurp the rightful heir. Consequently, Miles's status as an illegitimate child was dragged into the harsh light of day.
