Chapter 5: The original story (part 1)
Micah recalled the novel he had seen in his dream.
’Oops! The foolish real young master had run away!’
The novel’s title was a blatant indication of its theme, you could easily guess what the main story was about.
It was a constant struggle and entanglement, the pulling and pushing between the protagonist, a soft-hearted yet resilient shou, and his relentless suiters. It was the type of melodrama designed to stir the hearts of readers who enjoyed tension, power played, and an unhealthy dose of obsession disguised as love.
At the centre of all was Darcy Edwood, the real young master, who had been switched at birth. Growing up in a middle-class family until the age of thirteen, he had at least somewhat of an ordinary life.
Then things went south. His father, the pillar of their family, died in an accident, sending them into financial distress. His mother was soon diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a chronic illness that required expensive treatments. As the distance of never-ending MS relapses became shorter, their situation worsened.
The protagonist, shouldering the weight of familial responsibility, had to work and study throughout his teenage years. Using his sharp intellect, he excelled in academic competitions, received winning prizes, tutored his classmates, and earned scholarships. By sheer determination, he managed to keep his mother’s treatment ongoing and support his younger sister.
Typically, the story was filled with the tragic life and hardship of the main character until the switch incident became public.
News of the baby swap spread like wildfire. Overnight, Darcy’s name was on every media gossip channel. Not only did he have a striking good look and a charismatic personality, but he was also a brilliant student with a bright future. Becoming the rightful heir of the Ramsy Empire, a family whose wealth and influence dominated multiple industries, only added fuel to the fire.