Gregory’s mind buzzed with the weight of the decision he had made. As the days passed, he plunged deeper into the chaotic web of power that his uncle had built. Each step felt like stepping further into an abyss, a place where one misstep could cost him everything. But there was no turning back now.The first task was to meet with Marcus’s trusted ally, Evelyn—a woman with the kind of sharp intellect that could uncover hidden truths with just a few words. She had worked for Marcus for years, and now, it seemed, she was becoming Gregory’s lifeline.“Don’t worry about being nervous,” Evelyn told him, her voice smooth as they sat in a small, dimly lit café in the heart of the city. “Everyone in this world is, at first. But the more you learn, the more you’ll see through the lies.”Gregory tried to calm his nerves as he listened to her, but his heart still raced. He had spent his entire life serving in silence, never questioning, never daring to ask for more. Now, he was expected to not o

The revelation Evelyn shared with Gregory weighed heavily on his mind as the days passed. The secret she had uncovered about Richard’s past was dangerous, a hidden chapter of his life that, if exposed, would ruin him completely. It was the kind of information that could bring down empires, destroy reputations, and shatter everything Richard had worked so hard to build.Gregory knew he had to be careful. The moment he made a move with this secret, there would be no going back. He couldn’t afford to act in haste, to be reckless. Every decision from here on out would be crucial. The pieces on the chessboard had been set, and the game had only just begun.He spent the next few days keeping his distance from Richard, focusing instead on building alliances with those within the company who were starting to question the old patriarch’s leadership. With Evelyn’s help, Gregory had been able to gain the trust of several key individuals who had begun to see the cracks in Richard’s empire. It was

Gregory’s heart pounded as the door to the library creaked open. He turned sharply, his breath catching in his throat. For a moment, it felt as though time had slowed, each second stretching out like a thread being pulled taut. His mind raced with possibilities. Who could it be? What did they hear?Lily’s eyes widened in panic. She glanced toward the door, then back at Gregory, clearly torn between staying and running. But it was too late. Whoever was on the other side had already heard too much.The figure stepped into the room, and Gregory felt a rush of recognition. It was Victor.“Victor…” Gregory said quietly, his voice measured, yet laced with tension.Victor didn’t say anything at first. His gaze flickered between Gregory and Lily, a slow smile creeping onto his face. There was something unsettling about the way he stood there, his posture relaxed, almost as if he had been expecting this moment. “Well, well,” Victor said, his tone dripping with mock amusement. “What do we have

Gregory’s heart skipped a beat. His eyes locked onto Richard, standing in the doorway with an unreadable expression.The sudden intrusion was like a weight crashing down on him. The stack of documents they had been poring over, papers that could reveal the truth about Gregory’s identity, about the empire that had been hidden from him, lay scattered across the table. There was no way to hide it now.Lily froze beside Gregory, her face pale as she instinctively reached for the papers, but it was too late. Richard had already seen them. His gaze flicked over the documents, his eyes narrowing as he took in the sight.“You’ve been busy,” Richard’s voice came, cold and steady. “I can’t say I’m surprised.”Gregory could feel the tension thickening in the room, like a storm on the verge of breaking. He didn’t know what Richard knew, how much he had already figured out, but one thing was certain: this moment was inevitable.Lily took a deep breath, stepping forward with a mixture of guilt and

The heavy silence that lingered in the room felt suffocating. Richard’s exit had left a void, and for the first time since the moment Gregory had entered this house, he felt truly alone. The weight of the truth, his true identity, was crushing, but the real battle had only just begun.Victor stood there, his arms crossed, smirking with that smug, unshakable confidence.The truth was out now. No more secrets. The choice, as Richard had suggested, was looming over all of them.But what did it mean for Gregory? Was this the moment when everything changed?“You heard him,” Victor said, his voice cutting through the tension. “He knows now.The family knows now. There’s no going back.”Gregory stood tall, unwilling to show any weakness. He refused to let Victor see the doubt that threatened to creep in. “So, what now?” he asked, his voice low but firm.Victor’s grin deepened, his eyes cold with calculation. “Now, you get to choose. You can either accept what’s yours, take your place at the