Chapter 73
Kai stepped out of the room, his thoughts still lingering on his conversation with Song Yue. As he descended the grand staircase of the mansion, a familiar voice stopped him in his tracks.
"Well, well, I never thought you’d actually come back."
Kai turned, his eyes settling on a man leaning casually against the marble pillar. It was his wonderful uncle, Song Ren.
The man’s smile was polite and soft, as if he truly had affection for Kai, but Kai knew that behind that smile was a man who would do anything to end him. Not that he minded indulging his antics once in a while, but still, it was a little annoying, having to deal with hired assassins every so often. But now that Amelia was in his life, that irritation had grown into something closer to rage.
Song Ren was originally the heir apparent to the Song family; that was until he was found five years ago by the old man. Song Ren obviously resented him for snatching his position, however, he could only have himself to blame as he was overly incompetent. In his hands, it was inevitable that the Song family would crumble. And even if he was competent, it was only right someone more competent and stronger took the reins of things, wasn’t it?
Kai’s lips tilted into a mocking smile. "I suppose disappointment must be eating you alive, Uncle."
Song Ren’s expression barely shifted, his smile still in place. "You misunderstand me, nephew. I merely thought you were... too preoccupied elsewhere to remember where your real home is."
Kai stepped closer, lowering his voice to a whisper. "You mean too busy dodging the pathetic assassins you sent after me?"
Song Ren’s smile widened, and then he let out a laugh, clapping Kai on the shoulder as if they were family exchanging pleasantries. "Ah, misunderstandings. You know how politics can be, Kai. You don’t blame me, right?"