Chapter 1487


    An elderly man held a dirt broom in his hand, ring fiercely at Alexander.


    “Is it that little bitch? Is it true?”


    The man continued. “I heard about it long ago that a Ms. Harding came to the neighboring vige. Heh!


    She even came from Centrolis!


    “At first, I didn’t think much of it. But you’ve been running over the mountains daily and following her


    like you’re cursed since you went for that one lesson!


    “It’s that little bitch, right? Speak up! Am I right?!”


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    Alexander remained silent, standing there like a statue.


    Drake Dickinson raised the broom and struck Alexander. The withered broom struck him hard, causing


    dust to scatter.


    Bianca widened her eyes as she held her breath, feeling as if the broomstick might fall on her if she


    made a sound.


    “Enough!” Alexander yelled, turning to re at Drake. “I want to go to Centrolis. I want to study and


    attend the best schools. What’s wrong with that? My only mistake is being born into this family and


    being your son!”


    “You—”


    “Not only do you hit me, but you also hit my sister!” Alexander shouted, his voice filled with hysteria. His


    bloodshot eyes made him look like a young wolf prowling in the dark night.


    “Don’t think I was too young to understand back then! I remember how you treated her to this day!”


    “Alright… She’s really instigating this?” Drake pointed at Alexander, his hand trembling slightly. “The


    daughter of a human trafficker ruining my family’s reputation! If it weren’t for the money that Krystal


    Harding gave me every month, I wouldn’t let that wretched girl freeload off my food!”


    “Krystal gave you money, but you squandered it all on gambling and alcohol! You can’t even provide


    the money for my education. You’re not worthy of being a father!”


    “You’re fucking rebelling?!”


    Drake struck Alexander again violently.


    Bianca listened to the sounds with her heart pounding.


    Alexander, however, remained silent, standing there motionless. He bit his lip tightly, his gaze filled with


    murderous rage as if he wanted to shred Drake into pieces.


    Bianca held her breath and tiptoed backward until she was concealed in the shadows. Then, she


    quickly turned and fled.


    The bodyguards followed her and helped her back into the car.


    As soon as she got into the car, she yelled, “Go back quickly! Hurry!”


    Her heart was about to leap out of her throat, and her mind felt empty.


    “Ms. Mosley, can we turn on the car lights now?”


    “Whatever!” Bianca’s voice quivered. “I just want to leave this ce… as fast as possible!”


    She trembled all over. Once she calmed down, the name Krystal Harding came back to her.


    She wondered, ‘Krystal Harding, Lena Harding… And Alexander kept talking about a “sister.” Could it


    be…’


    Bianca took a deep breath and leaned back in her seat, calming herself.


    –


    The day they returned to Centrolis was sunny and bright.


    Several buses brought the children down from the mountains to the nearest city, where a dedicated


    team took them to catch the Hamerton ne at the airport.


    For many of the children, it was their first time on an airne, and their excitement was obvious. They


    were full of joy and wonder, chatting and talking about everything.


    Lena observed their happy faces and genuinely felt happiness herself.


    But when she nced at thest row of seats, her eyes unintentionally met Alexander’s. Her heart


    tightened as she sensed something unusual in the boy’s gaze.


    Despite his intimidating appearance, there was a sharpness in his eyes that went beyond his years.