Byran frowned. He wasnât really happy with his mom and sister pushing him to inherit the family business. He couldnât care less about the Howard family fortune!
He also wasnât a fan of his mom always trying to second-guess his brotherâs intentions. Sure, his brother could be tough on him, and yeah, he did kind of scare him, but he never doubted that his brother meant well.
His mom was right. He and Balfour werenât exactly womb-mates, but ever since he was born, it was Balfour who had been looking out for him, teaching him to talk and learn.
Balfour might not have spoiled him rotten, but no matter how tough he was, Balfour never did him wrong.
Even though Balfour was against him getting into e-sports, whenever he needed some tech gear, Balfour would lecture him about not studying, and not long after, his right-hand man, Quinton, would show up with the gear.
He knew very well that Quinton wouldnât be sneaking him those gadgets without orders from Balfour.
In recent years, Balfour even started teaching him some odds and ends about running the company, but he was just too stubborn to learn and didnât pay enough attention.
âMom, if you keep dissing Balfour like that, Iâm gonna get pissed.â Byran stated firmly.
âByran, I just wish you could be as sensible as your sister!â
Mrs. Howard was getting more and more ticked off at her good-for-nothing son. She felt like she was just spinning her wheels.
Over the years, she married into the Howard family as she wanted, tying the knot with McNeil, but she never got any real love or affection from her husband. Even when she was sick, he didnât give her any tender loving care.
Her son was no better, completely ignoring her requests. Only her sensible daughter was willing to join forces with her Suddenly, the bathroom door swung open, and Ellinor came out.
Mrs. Howard turned her head at the sound with a surprised look on her face, âWho are you?â
Ellinor didnât respond. She just squinted at Mrs. Howard, her eyes flashing with a cold light.
Mrs. Howard was her motherâs good friend and also the other woman in her fatherâs affair. Now that she had successfully taken over her motherâs position, she was now trying to coax her son into fighting for her fatherâs inheritance.
Although Ellinor and Balfour didnât share any sibling bond, she didnât want to see this woman get what she wanted.
Mrs. Howard didnât get a response and started feeling a bit uneasy. She frowned and turned to her son, âByran, who is this? Why didnât you tell me there was someone else in your room?â
Byran looked at Ellinor and started, âMom, she isâ¦â
Ellinor cut him off, âByran, did you solve that question just now? Do you get it?â
Byran was taken aback, âI got it, but I havenât finished yet. Donât underestimate me; wait a bit, and Iâll show you when Iâm done.â
Ellinor smiled, âAlright, then hurry up; Iâm here waiting to see.â
Mrs. Howard, listening to their conversation, thought for a moment, âSo sheâs a tutor, huh? Byran, is this another tutor Balfour sent for you?â
Byran wanted to keep his dignity. He was busy trying to prove to Ellinor that he really got it, so he didnât get around to answering his motherâs question.
Even without her sonâs answer, Mrs. Howard saw that as soon as he saw the girl coming out of the bathroom, he started hitting the books, which made her even more certain that Ellinor was a tutor.