Chapter 31

Compared to Catherine, Raphael's childhood was considerably more tragic. He had left home at a young age to make his own way because he couldn't stand the heavy atmosphere in his family. His father, Keith Lindberg, had been unfaithful. Raphael's mother, Priscilla Eaton, constantly fought with Keith over his infidelity. These constant arguments eventually led to their divorce. After that, Keith remarried, but the new family he formed wasn't much kinder to Raphael. Raphael's stepmother, Ava Manson, soon had a son named Albus Lindberg. Although Albus wasn't as outstanding as Raphael, he was much better at pleasing Keith. Thus, it was always understood that Albus would inherit the family business. Raphael, on the other hand, resembled his biological mother. Every time Keith saw him, it reminded him of the "bitch". It wasn't so much that Keith disliked Raphael. He just couldn't bear the fact that Priscilla had found someone more successful and handsome than him. Raphael excelled acad