The True Heir

An Unexpected Visitor

As Roland sat at his desk, lost in thought, a knock on his door jolted him back to reality.

"Come in," he called out, straightening up in his chair.

The door opened, and a man walked in, dressed in a sharp suit and carrying a briefcase.

Seraphina came alongside with him and she had a worried look on her face.

"I told him not to come, I prevented him from entering." She said feeling guilty.

"It's okay, you can go now." He faked a smiled, reassuring her that he'll be okay.

Seraphina nodded and left.

The visitor, however cleared his throat before talking.

"Mr. Roland Lafayette?" the man asked, his eyes scanning the room.

Roland nodded, curious. "Yes, that's me. Who are you?"

The man walked over to the desk and placed his briefcase on it.

"My name is William Black, and I represent a company that's interested in acquiring the Lafayette Group."

Roland felt his heart race as he realized what was happening. "What? Why would you want to do that?"

William Black smiled, his eyes glinting. "Wel