Rise Of The Mafia Lord

Chapter 31. Fatherly Love

Erik's voice echoed through the KWE mansion's grand foyer. "Father, you've returned."

I nodded, my eyes locking onto his. "The media?"

Erik's expression remained impassive. "They're calling it the most brutal murder in history, Father."

He handed me a slender white file. "Kelvin Nguyen is next. This contains everything we have on him."

As I accepted the file, I studied Erik's face. The once-vibrant boy had given way to a man shrouded in pain and sadness. His eyes, now void of emotion, troubled me.

The KWE mansion, our stronghold, loomed around us – a five-story fortress with reinforced steel, numerous rooms, training and meeting halls, and an expansive armory. But amidst this grandeur, my son's sorrow weighed heavily on my heart.

"Erik, walk with me," I said, turning toward the serene garden.

As we strolled, the silence between us grew. I pondered Erik's future, knowing this life wasn't the one I wanted for him.

"Erik, what's troubling you?" I asked, breaking the silence.

"I sense it'