Chapter 176

Sean had once told me that within Zachary's generation were several eligible sons. However, amongst them, Zachary was the only one alive today. It was said that the others had paid for their loss in the battle for inheritance rights with their lives. At that time, I had not thought too deeply about it. However, now Assistant Roy emphasized the fact again by saying, "There is only one heir to the Schick family." Only one person was alive. Did that mean that Zachary was the one that had emerged victorious from the tumultuous journey? Just what kind of existence was the Schick family? How could the rules be so harsh?! I asked assistant Roy, "Can you tell me more about it?" He nodded, then he shook his head. He sighed as he said, "I may be Mr. Schick's assistant, but I know close to nothing about the Schick family. In fact, I have never really stepped foot into the Schick family property before." Seeing my bewilderment, Assistant Roy continued his explanation, "As I said, Mr. Schic