As they finished their meal, Chairman Lafayette's phone rang. He picked it up, listening intently to the voice on the other end. Roland could see the worry etched on his father's face as he hung up the phone."What's wrong?" Roland asked."It's work," Chairman Lafayette replied. "There's a major project that needs my attention. I don't know how I'm going to manage it with my health the way it is."Roland could see the stress building in his father's eyes. "Don't worry about work, Dad. Your health is more important."Chairman Lafayette shook his head. "I can't just let the company suffer. I need to be there for them."Roland knew his father well enough to know that he wouldn't let this go. "I'll help you," he said. "We'll work together to make sure everything gets done."Chairman Lafayette smiled, relieved. "Thank you, Roland. I don't know what I'd do without you."The two men spent the next few hours going over the project, discussing the details and coming up with a plan. Butler

Roland stood alone in the empty room, staring blankly ahead. The silence was deafening, and the weight of his grief felt unbearable. His father, Chairman Lafayette, had passed away, and Roland had not seen him in years. The regrets and missed opportunities weighed heavily on his heart.As he stood there, Roland's mind drifted to memories of his father. The times they spent together were few and far between, but they were filled with laughter and love. Roland's father was his hero, his mentor, and his rock. And now, he was gone."Father," Roland whispered, his voice barely audible. "Why did you have to go? Why did you leave me all alone?"Tears streamed down Roland's face as he thought of all the things he would never be able to share with his father - the successes, the failures, the joys, and the sorrows. He was left to navigate the world without his father's guidance, and the thought was too much to bear."I'm sorry, Father," Roland said, his voice choked with emotion. "I'm so

Somewhere in Debbie and Simon's apartment, the duo's were busy wat hing TV when they came across a live broadcast.THE DEATH OF THE ALMIGHTY ANDREW LAFAYETTE.THE DEATH OF THE EMPEROR OF THE BUSINESS WORLD!Those were the headlines of the news."The chairman is dead!?" Simon jumped up in disbelief.The chairman was nice to him, while he was still a staff at the Lafayette Group."I think so. Let's get the full story." Debbie said.They patiently listened to what the broadcaster had to say as they weren't pleased with the occurrence."He really is dead." Simon shook his head. He was forced to accept the sad truth."Who would be his successor? Does he have a son or a daughter?" Debbie asked as she didn't know much about Chairman Lafayette.She only knew about the Lafayette Group and the Lafayette family as it happens to be the wealthiest and influential family in the country.About the heir, she didn't know if the deceased Lafayette had one."I don't think he has a successor. I wonder wh

The day of Chairman Lafayette's funeral had arrived, and Roland felt a deep sense of sadness and grief as he prepared for the solemn occasion. He dressed in a black suit and tie, his face somber and serious as he looked at himself in the mirror.Butler Lucas entered the room, his expression grave as he approached Roland."Young master, it's time to go," he said, his voice low and mournful.Roland nodded, his eyes filled with tears. He had loved his father deeply, and the thought of his loss was almost too much to bear.As they made their way to the funeral site, they were surrounded by a sea of highclasi mourners, all dressed in black and weeping openly. The media was also present, capturing every moment of the tragic event.Roland could feel their eyes on him, and he knew that he was expected to show strength and courage during this difficult time. But he felt as though he had lost a part of himself, and he struggled to keep his emotions in check.As they arrived at the funeral si

The next morning, Roland woke up feeling a sense of purpose. He knew that he had to step up and take charge of his father's company, the Lafayette Group. He got dressed and headed to the office, feeling a sense of pride as he walked through the hallways, knowing that he was carrying on his father's legacy.As he entered the conference room, he saw that all the top executives of the company were present. They all stood up as he walked in, and he felt a surge of confidence as he took his seat at the head of the table."Good morning, everyone," he said, his voice steady and firm. "I know that we are all still grieving the loss of my father, Chairman Lafayette, but we have a company to run, and I intend to carry on his legacy."There was a murmur of agreement around the table, and Roland felt a sense of relief knowing that he had the support of his father's top executives."I want to thank all of you for your hard work and dedication to this company. I know that my father held each and