Roland sat beside his father's hospital bed, watching as he slept soundly. The past few days had been a whirlwind of emotions for him. He couldn't believe that his father, the Chairman of Lafayette Industries, was in such a critical condition.As he sat there lost in thought, his half-brother, Alex, walked into the room. Roland was surprised to see him there, but before he could say anything, Alex spoke up."I'm glad the donation has been successful," he said, his voice surprisingly soft.Roland was taken aback. He had never expected Alex to step up and help out in such a critical situation. He looked at Alex with gratitude in his eyes."Thank you, Alex," Roland said. "I really appreciate it."Alex shrugged, "It's nothing. It's the least I could do."They both sat in silence for a few minutes before Alex spoke up again."Look, Roland, I know we've had our differences in the past, but I want you to know that I'm here for you and dad."Roland was surprised by Alex's words. He had alway

Roland drove tiredly to the parking lot of the Lafayette Mansion. His mind was preoccupied with thoughts of his father, who was currently under the care of the Butler at the hospital. He had been working relentlessly to ensure that his father was getting the best possible care, which had left him exhausted. As he dragged himself to his room, he felt every step he took. He flung his keys on the table and fell on the bed. He was so tired that he didn't even bother to take his shoes off.A slight chuckle escaped his lips as he thought about Debbie's apology earlier that day. Did she really think that all her past wrongdoings could be forgotten with a simple apology? He laughed to himself, thinking about how naive she was.Seraphina, his maid, entered the room to check on him. She saw him laughing and was curious to know what was amusing him. She approached him cautiously and asked, "Is everything alright, young master?"Roland looked up at her, still chuckling to himself. "Yes, eve

Roland's eyes slowly opened as the morning light peeked through the curtains. He groaned and shifted in bed, feeling the weight of exhaustion and sickness in his bones. His head throbbed, and his throat felt raw and scratchy. He knew he should get up and start his day, but he couldn't bring himself to move.He laid there for a few more minutes, lost in his thoughts. His father's condition had been deteriorating, and the pressure of running the company was weighing heavily on him. He couldn't afford to be sick, not with his half-brother Alex waiting for any opportunity to take over the business.Roland let out a sigh. "I can't be sick. Not now, not ever," he murmured to himself.As he tried to sit up, he felt a wave of dizziness hit him, and he fell back onto the pillows. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart.Suddenly, he heard a soft knock on the door, and then the door creaked open. Seraphina, his maid, walked in, carrying a tray of breakfa

Roland woke up with his body trembling, still recovering from the fever that had kept him bedridden for days. He dragged himself out of bed and made his way to the bathroom. After a quick shower, Roland looked at himself in the mirror with a worried face. He didn't look his best, but he had to get to work. He took a deep breath and started to get ready.He dressed in a casual outfit, something comfortable but still work-related - a pair of khaki pants, a light blue shirt, and a navy blazer. As he stepped out of his room, he saw Butler Lucas heading towards his direction.Butler Lucas, shocked to see Roland all set for work when he hadn't properly recovered, said, "Young Master, what are you doing up? You shouldn't push yourself like this. You need to rest."Roland looked at Butler Lucas with a determined glint in his eye, "Butler Lucas, I want to work. I can't stay idle. I need to be doing something."Butler Lucas assured him that the company was in safe hands and that Roland shouldn

In the days that followed, Roland made good on his promise to take better care of himself. He took the time he needed to fully recover from his illness, something that had been long overdue.As he slowly regained his strength, Roland spent a lot of time reflecting on the events that had led up to his fight with Alex. He knew that he needed to be better prepared for any future attempts his half-brother might make to take over the family business.With that in mind, Roland began to focus more intently on his work. He set to task, making sure that every aspect of the company was being handled correctly. He met with key stakeholders, reviewed financial records, and ensured that everything was running smoothly.Throughout it all, Lucas continued to be a constant presence, always by his side and ready to lend a helping hand. Roland knew that he could count on Lucas for anything, and he valued the stability and reliability that his butler brought to his life.As the weeks and months pass