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Chapter 393 Nathaniel Is Going Back Alone

On this New Year’s Day, the Rainsworth family had organized only a private feast. Besides a few direct relatives, no one else was invited. Nevertheless, the manor was bustling with activity.

Niel Rainsworth, the patriarch of the family, sat at the head of the table, attentively peeling apples for his great–grandson, Felix, showering him with affection.

Felix, with an air of haughty aloofness, pointed at a bead bracelet held by a middle–aged man and demanded, “Great–grandpa, I want that one.”

The middle–aged man, Niel’s brother’s son, held the bracelet close and replied reluctantly, “Felix,

isn’t

this toy. If you really like it, I can send you a box of new ones tomorrow.”

He had spent eight years crafting this bead bracelet; there was no way he’d give it to a spoiled. child.

“No. I want this one… Please, Great–Grandpa…” the boy persisted.

Niel quickly patted his great–grandson’s hand, reassuring him, “All right, all right.”

He then cast a sidelong glance at the middle–aged man, who, though clearly reluctant, handed the bead bracelet over to the four–year–old.

Felix barely touched the bracelet before tossing it to the ground, where the beads shattered and scattered across the floor. “This is no fun. What a lousy thing,” he declared dismissively.

The middle–aged man felt his heart shatter, but he dared not show his frustration toward the only heir of the Rainsworth family. With Niel being the sole bearer of the family line and his brothers having no daughters, Felix was indulged and treated like royalty.

Felix’s parents, Adrian and Miranda, wore smug expressions.

At that moment, a figure with a cool yet gentle demeanor entered the room. “Grandpa.”

Seeing the man who resembled Nathaniel, Felix immediately straightened up and behaved himself.

“Take a seat.” Niel’s expression darkened at the sight of Nicholas.

Over the past few months, Nicholas had deceived everyone, playing everyone like a fiddle.

After Nicholas arrived, the others followed suit. Niel, growing increasingly impatient since Nathaniel had yet to appear, asked Elena, “Where’s Nathaniel?”

“He’s on his way,” Elena replied.

Everyone in the Rainsworth family was eager to see Nathaniel. They were curious about how someone as proud as Nathaniel could agree to being impersonated and even willingly transfer his shares. The other descendants, who had been dealt with sternly by Nathaniel in the past, could scarcely imagine such a turn of events.

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On the road, Nathaniel called Mason. When Mason learned that Nathaniel was returning alone to the Rainsworth residence, he was anxious. “Mr. Rainsworth, you’re going alone? What if something happens to you?”

Mason knew that some individuals in the Rainsworth family were notorious for their duplicity; outwardly friendly but estranged at heart.

“Don’t worry. I’m no threat to them now,” Nathaniel reassured Mason.

Mason understood Nathaniel’s meaning. Plus, with Elena at the Rainsworth residence, Mason was confident she would ensure her son stayed out of trouble.

Nevertheless, Mason remained uneasy. Nathaniel’s blindness left him vulnerable, and with so many people he had offended in the past, he was concerned that they might seize the opportunity to insult him.

Determined to help, Mason left the office, considering who could assist in safeguarding Nathaniel.

Ultimately, Mason could only think of Cecilia. As Nathaniel’s wife, she was one of the few people; with the privilege to visit the Rainsworth residence.

Fortunately, Cecilia was easy to replace, as she was out with the two kids.

Seeing them dining at the mall, Mason approached them without hesitation.

“Mrs. Rainsworth,” he called out. At the sound of his voice, both children turned to look at him in unison.

For a brief moment, Mason felt as though he was being scrutinized by two miniature Nathaniels, as if he had interrupted their mother–son bonding time.

Cecilia looked up, puzzled. “Mr. Sanders? What’s wrong?”

Mason’s concern was evident. “You let Mr. Rainsworth go to the Rainsworth residence alone?”

Cecilia’s brow furrowed. “Is there a problem?”

“Of course there’s a problem,” Mason said, ignoring the kids. “Mr. Rainsworth has offended quite a few people in the past. If he goes back there alone, he could face significant humiliation.”