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NOTE: I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED THE CHAPTER BYE.

NOTE: I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED THE CHAPTER BYE

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CHP. FOUR
race to seven


The night's sky displayed an array of stars that can't be seen within the city lights. But that wasn't a problem for the residents who live in an uphill manor; overlooking the busy buildings from afar.

Inside the long dining hall, Hendrick Demario awaits for the arrival of his seven grandchildren for dinner. He invited them over to discuss the nearing celebration of the jubilee, and their special involvement in the entire event.

The man specifically asked the cooks to prepare a meal customized to each of his grandchildren's liking. Having spent time with each of them individually made him aware of their dissimilar taste in cuisine.

"Sire, Olivia and Arthur Irei has arrived"

The butler informed Hendrick who's standing by the long window; hands behind his back. He looked over his shoulder to be met with his eldest grandchildren entering the dining hall.

"Good to see you made it"Hendrick smiles to the young lady with short black hair and dark colored eyes; welcoming her with an embrace.

"I heard you went to Ocuita the other day with Lilian and the rest"He gently lets go of Olivia and looks up to the taller boy; greeting him in a form of enfolding him with his arms.

"We did, but it only lasted briefly as we all have other matters to attend to"Arthur replied.

Hendrick sat down on the carver chair facing the tall hall doors at the end of the long dining table to see the people who arrives. He gestured the two to sit on his right side as they wait for the others In the meantime.

But it didn't take too long til footsteps can be heard coming towards the dining hall.

"Good evening Grandfather!"

Aven enthusiastically greets the man as soon as he entered with a smile. His brother, Eros, came with him just a few steps behind.

The two approached Hendrick and greeted him formally before sitting down on the table across their cousins who are first to arrive.

"I thought you'd be arriving with Misa considering how much time you spend together"Arthur uttered to the younger one sitting in front of him.

"It's not like we live in the same house, Arthur"

Aven pressed his back on the chair's backrest and subtly glanced at Eros by his left.

"Despite me spending more time with Misa, It doesn't change the fact I'm more blood related to him"

Eros's eyes slowly traveled his eyes to Aven who's already looking at him in advance.

"We even share the same house, regardless his long time absence"Aven added causing Eros to lightly scoff and shake his head with a corner of his lips upturned.

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