RISE OF THE BILLIONAIRE SON-IN-LAW

forty - a game of power

( Ashley Health Center)

Los Angeles branch.

Kelan walked back into Mello's ward with a determined stride, his mind already spinning with the piercing eyes that surrounded him.

As he approached Mello's bedside, he found Ana seated beside him, her face lined with dried up tears.

Taking a seat beside her, Kelan glanced at the monitors, the rhythmic beeping providing a strange sort of comfort in the uncomfortable situation. He reached out and gently placed his hand on Ana's hand and she looked his way.

" It'll be fine, I promise " he assured her but her blank expression did nothing to assure his doubts and he slowly withdrew his hand.

How had it come to this? Just days ago, he had been a trusted advisor, something he had been doing for years. Now, he stood accused of a crime he didn't commit.

But Kelan was no stranger to adversity. He had clawed his way to the top from nothing, navigating the dangerous waters of politics with a skill and cunning that few could match.

But Kelan was not o