Part 3The Scroll of Opinions

A rich young master like Greg also had various lessons arranged by his parents, such as piano and golf. The next morning at 6:30, Greg dragged me out of the doghouse to accompany him on his morning run, then to his piano lesson. I thought he'd find some new way to humiliate me, but this time, he told me to join the class with him. This was only because Mr. Sterling would randomly check on his studies every weekend.

"My dad only listens in passing. You can play for me when the door's closed."

So I studied with particular seriousness. In the afternoon, Greg took me to his golf lesson. As I carried his golf bag, looking disheveled, following behind Greg, I ran into my sister, Sophie. She wore a pretty floral dress, affectionately holding her adoptive mother's hand.

"What a coincidence, Sister! I heard this golf course just opened. Mom and I are going for a walk in the fields. Want to join us?" I tucked the sweat-drenched strands of hair behind my ear and shook my head. "No, I have to stay with Young Master Sterling."

Sophie feigned surprise. "So the Sterlings adopted you just to have a free maid? They're so mean!"

"Skylar, come here." Greg emerged from the pro shop and beckoned me over. "You're adopted by the Sterlings, at least. Don't talk to riff-raff." His voice wasn't particularly loud, but it was just enough for Sophie to hear.

Sophie's face paled for a moment. She tugged her adoptive mother's hand and headed towards the fields but was stopped by a staff member. "Miss, please show your membership card." Greg sneered, then walked through another gate with me. Sophie and her adoptive mother's faces grew darker and darker.

The floating text appeared again.

[Skylar doesn't think Young Master Sterling is taking her to play, does she?]

[Greg is very good at training dogs. The field is huge here. Soon, he'll be walking Skylar like a dog.]

[Sophie is still lucky. Her family is so happy. Although they're poor now, she'll have endless money once she's with Mr. Brooks, the richest man in Port City.]

Sophie's expression brightened at this. She pulled her adoptive mother's hand, smiling ingratiatingly. "Mommy, don't worry. When I'm with Mr. Brooks, the richest man in Port City, I'll have him give this entire golf course to you!"