Poor Topper and Devilish Young master

A series of news exploded in the media. The Lennox kept active participation in controlling media. Almost whenever the news is opened the talk about Ricardo's wrongdoing and pathetic life is there. But the young master is very cool and carefree. He didn't step out of the school till the exam was over. In between this, he searched for the truth behind Lennox's post saying he wasn't their son. 

With sources he got to know that his father, Paul Lennox, and stepmother Amelia Lennox had an affair even before marrying the original mother of Ricardo, Lise Roy. The original wife was Lise Roy who was married to Paul in the past. It was done secretly and between two families. The marriage was just because it was said to be done by the elders and it had no other meanings. It was just for ritual and they were divorced just the next day of the marriage. After the week they got divorced, Paul married Amelia whom he always claimed to love. Months later after their divorce Lise gave birth to Ricardo and this news was heard by Paul and Amelia. At the same time, Amelia was also pregnant and on the way to give birth. Paul having two children from two different women at the same time is not good news in Eastern countries. This could be a major scandal in Paul's life and the Lennox group can be dissolved into nothingness. Although Lise promised to never intervene in their life, she was not spared. To keep it secret Paul decided to kill Lise. Maybe they sympathize with the baby or feel no need to waste time with Ricardo they took him with them. 

Later he was publicised as their second son and Jim's elder. It was done so he could contrast with the elder and make Jim a philanthropist in front of the public. The entire process was planned. The public knows how spoiled the young master is but not why is he like this. No one knows that the reality is the exact opposite of everything they knew. Ace reading the plot sighed. He looked at the picture of his original mother. Soon his eyes grew numb. The mother whom Ricardo never knew was younger than Paul by five years. She was a delicate and feeble lady. She belonged to a poor family. It appears that the old Lennox had a strange belief in gods and followed the advice of different saints to wash bad karma. He was told to marry Paul to Lise to transfer the bad karma to the lady. Which was done easily by exchanging money with the poor family. The family was mostly threatened and not just agreed by money. To get a truthful answer he went to the village of his grandparents knowing they were still alive,

The village was well and in good condition. Not very rich but also not too poor. When he approached the oldest house by asking people about the old couple he got to see the two doing household chores. The old man was chopping wood and went inside the house whereas the mother was filling water. Seeing those weak hands doing heavy work like lifting water buckets his eyes reddened. Although he doesn't know if they are good or bad he cannot help but feel sad seeing their situation.

He stepped ahead and grabbed the handle, "Let me help you." He cannot even call her grandmother. He sighed as he grabbed the hilt of the bucket yet the next second the granny shook his hands away and said, "No need. I can do it myself."

Saying this she went inside the house. That action was very strong and rude. It was hurtful but he could understand their distrust of the rich people. As Ace was thinking of returning because he didn't wish to interrupt their peaceful life the granny called him in, "Son come in and have some tea."

She didn't wait for his response and went inside. Ace thought for a moment and went inside. It was a spacious room with everything and the old grannies sitting in front of the fire. Grandfather was drinking tea and grandmother was pouring one for Ace. He saw the light was very dim. For suddenly he remembered the money that Paul had given them. Why didn't they use them?

The grannie waved him to sit and she went to the other room. He sat facing the old man and looked down at the tea which had water, tea, and sugar without milk. The grandfather looked at him with a resolute gaze. He asked, "Where were you going, son?" Ace wanted to reply I came here for you two, but his words choked down. He gulped down the tea and said taking a deep breath, "I was just passing by." He couldn't say anymore. What could he possibly say? Say that he came to meet them knowing his mother was their daughter? He has Paul's blood flowing in his blood and it won't be proper to say this. The cup was emptied and he felt that his appearance here was not necessary. So, he stood to go back. He said, "Thank you for the tea I will take my leave."

Ace touched the sunglasses to hide his red eyes. The grandfather smiled and replied, "You didn't come to meet us? Huh?" Hearing this his about to walk foot frozen and Ace gazed slowly towards the grandfather of Ricardo. He had his eyes kind and very amiable. He is the man who raised his mother. Having this kind of smile and kindness is not common. Ace is certain that those eyes that lay thousands of unknown grief will never trade their child with money. 

The smile was gentle, "You are our grandson aren't you?" Ace pursed his lips and took a very deep breath. It took a huge effort to nod. Suddenly, he became a very small child who had no idea of what to say and do. 

The grandfather laughed and the tears dropped unstoppable, "I knew you were. Look at that face which is all of my daughter's. How can I not recognize you? My daughter's son" He took his hands and caressed it with affection. He expressed his longing to see him, "We were desperate to hold you when you were born. But Paul didn't let us. It's good you are living well and fine. It's good." 

Ace nodded and replied, "Yeah, I know."

The granny came from the next room. She had something inside the white clothes. She laid it before Ace and said, "Give this back to Paul. We never wanted this money. He may also have some refreshing memories from back then."

Her eyes teary. This was the money that was given to them years ago. It is still new like never touched. Maybe they were disgusted with the mere sight of it. As Ace touched the money he found a few lakhs which is not enough to buy shoes for Amelia. His controlled urge to burst out and he kneeled before the old couple.

The granny smiled, "Why are you crying? It's okay, everything has passed. Nothing is left to recall. Your mother was such a sweet child that we lost. I, as her mother, am very ashamed that I couldn't protect her. Although your grandfather and I could never erase the memory of those times. We lived to see you coming here to meet us one day." 

She touched his face which is ninety percent the same as their daughter and said, "We tried to take you from them. Promising that we would never appear before them but they didn't agree. Instead threatened that they would kill you if we didn't agree with them. We are very sorry child. We know how much you have suffered in that large villa. You have never received any warmth of family, we can understand you."

Ace cannot help but think. In the original story, Ricardo never knew about this and thus, never visited them. Just thinking about this old couple waiting for him till the end of their life is so painful. His breathing became heavier as he cried non-stop. 

"Live your life happily. We just want our grandson happy and nothing else." They said. Ace called Sain and that very day transferred the old couple to his secret villa. They denied it several times but Ace didn't agree with them and said, "I want you two to be with me from today onwards. Never go away from me."Looking at their still hesitant face he smiled and added, "I have money and everything ready." For them to be more agreeable he further said, "I never used their money in these things."

They couldn't say anything and came with him. He settled them and brought Sain to stay with them. Everything was okay and the doom of Lennox started the next day.