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    Theo appeared doubtful. “Is my dad really up to that challenge?”


    Over the years, Wesley had barely acknowledged Lawrence’s position as his father.


    Joseph furrowed his brow. “Just have a word with your mom. She’ll know the best course of action.”


    When Theo arrived back at the house, he ryed the unsettling news to Zoie.


    Zoie’s anger red immediately. “That Wesley is ruthless, scheming to banish you to Tauledo. He’s attempting to dismantle your life! His cruelty knows no bounds. I must speak to your father about this. Ease your mind. I assure you, I won’t allow this transfer to Tauledo to happen!”


    Theo, feeling a surge of relief, responded quickly, “Mom, I don’t want to go to Tauledo.”


    Later, when Lawrence stepped through the door, Zoie threw herself into his embrace, tears streaming freely. “Lawrence, it’s be unbearable. You must fight for Theo. Wesley is plotting to exile him to Tauledo.”


    Zoie wept bitterly, her voice trembling. “Tauledo is a world away. If Theo is sent there, our visits will be rare. And if trouble arises, he’ll be stranded… The very thought pierces my heart. Lawrence, what’s our next move?”


    Lawrence’s brow furrowed deeply. “Calm down and start from the beginning. What’s this about Theo having to move to Tauledo?”


    “Theo doesn’t want to go. Wesley is forcing him.” Zoie wiped away her tears with the back of her hand, her eyes swollen with pain as she implored, “Wesley has backed Theo into a corner, threatening his position if he refuses to move to Tauledo. Honey, you have toe up with a n.”


    Whenever Wesley’s name was mentioned, Lawrence’s blood boiled, devoid of any fatherly affection. “That rascal Wesley! He’s intolerant even toward his own brother. He’s already the head of the Spencer Group. What else does he want?”


    “Exactly! Dad, Wesley has never treated me like a brother. He just wants to see me miserable in Tauledo!” Theo was relentless in deepening the rift between Lawrence and Wesley. In his mind, Wesley was no match for their father’s authority.


    “The nerve of him!” Lawrence’s anger intensified.


    Zoie interjected immediately, “Dear, Wesley has already gone ahead with his ns.”


    In response, Lawrence mmed his hand on the table. “Tomorrow, I’ll confront him at the office. I am his father. He wouldn’t dare dismiss me!”


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    The Spencer Group was Gerald’s legacy. As the eldest son of the Spencer family, Lawrence felt it was his rightful ce to be in charge. Gerald must have lost his rity and entrusted thepany to Wesley instead. Wesley, that ungrateful son of his, seemed to think that holding the title of head of the Spencer family gave him the freedom to do whatever he pleased.


    Lawrence had long despised Wesley’s mother, and that resentment naturally spilled over to Wesley. The father and son had barely crossed paths in years. Lawrence had no desire to even see Wesley. If not for Theo, he would have wished Wesley never appeared again.


    Zoie smiled through her tears, saying, “Darling, I’m relieved you’re here. Without you, Theo and I would be lost.”


    Theo quickly tried to win over his father. “Dad, you have to help me! I don’t want to be sent to Tauledo. I’d rather stay here and look after you and Mom.”


    Lawrence embraced his wife. “Zoie, don’t worry. I won’t let Wesley harm you or Theo.”


    In Lawrence’s mind, Zoie embodied innocence and kindness, and her deep affection for him filled him with a sense of tenderness.


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