Roland arrived at his father's house just as the sun was setting. His heart was pounding in his chest as he stepped out of his car and approached the front door. He knew that this conversation could change everything, and he was both excited and anxious to finally get some answers.As he entered the house, he was greeted by his father and the old Butler, who led him to the sitting room. The room was dimly lit, with only a few candles flickering on the mantelpiece. Roland felt a sense of unease wash over him as he took a seat on the couch."Roland, my boy," his father said, placing a hand on his shoulder. "I have something important to tell you."Roland's heart was pounding in his chest as he waited for his father to speak."I've been keeping a secret from you," his father continued. "A secret that I've been carrying for many years."Roland's eyes widened in surprise. He knew that this was it. This was the moment he had been waiting for."What is it, father?" he asked, his voice barely
"My name is Roland Lafayette," Roland said over the phone. "I'm your half-brother."Alex snorted. "You've got to be kidding me," he said. "I don't have any half-brothers."Roland sighed. He'd expected this kind of reaction. After all, he'd only recently discovered that he had a half-brother, and he knew that Alex had no idea he existed. "I know it's a shock," Roland said. "But it's true.""Look, I don't have time for this," Alex said dismissively. "I'm a busy man, and I don't have any interest in meeting some long-lost relative."Roland felt a pang of hurt. He'd hoped that Alex would be more receptive to the idea of a new family member. But he wasn't about to give up that easily. "I understand that you're busy," Roland said. "But I think it would be worth your time to get to know me. We have a lot in common, and I think we could be great friends."Alex laughed bitterly. "Friends?" he said. "You don't even know me. And frankly, I don't want to know you. I have no interest in getting
Roland wandered through the massive garden, surrounded by towering trees, blooming flowers, and lush greenery. The scent of fresh flowers and the sound of birds chirping in the distance filled the air as he strolled through the winding paths. The garden was so big that it felt like a whole world on its own, with hidden corners and secret spots to explore.As he walked, Roland couldn't help but think about his half-brother; Alex. He had always felt a strange connection to Alex, even though they had never met. They had the same blood, the same father, but they were worlds apart. Alex had grown up in luxury, while Roland had struggled to make ends meet.Lost in thought, Roland didn't notice the arrival of Butler Lucas until he spoke up."Good afternoon, sir. I hope you're enjoying the garden," said Butler Lucas, his voice soft and polite.Roland turned to face the butler, surprised to see him there. "Yes, I am. It's beautiful," he replied.Butler Lucas nodded. "It's one of the bigges
Seraphina sighed in relief as she finished cleaning up the mess she made on the floor. She picked up the tray and walked back to Roland's room, feeling nervous and guilty. She knocked on the door and waited for his response."Come in," Roland's voice came from inside the room.Seraphina opened the door and walked in. Roland was sitting on his bed, reading a book. He looked up as she entered."Seraphina, what's wrong?" Roland asked, sensing her unease."I'm sorry for spilling the food on your shirt, young master. I didn't mean to," Seraphina said, bowing her head."It's alright, Seraphina. I forgive you," Roland said with a smile.Seraphina looked up at him, surprised by his forgiveness. "Thank you, young master. I'm glad you're not angry with me."Roland got up from his bed and walked towards her. "Actually, there is something you can do for me," he said, looking into her eyes.Seraphina felt her heart race as she looked into his mesmerizing gaze. "What is it, young master?" she aske
Roland stood there, motionless, still gazing at the door where Seraphina had left. He couldn't believe what she had said. His mind was jolted by a ringing sound. He checked his phone and saw that it was Katherine. It had been a long time since they had talked.He answered the phone, and they talked for a while. Katherine told him that she was back in the city, and she wanted to meet with him. Roland agreed to meet her at the cafe, where they used to hang out.Roland dressed up for the cafe, wearing a light blue shirt, dark jeans, and a black leather jacket. He wanted to look presentable for Katherine. When he reached the cafe, he saw that it was a cozy little place with dim lighting and a warm atmosphere.Katherine was already seated at a table in the corner, and when she saw Roland, she got up to greet him. They hugged and sat down, and Katherine told Roland about Anthony."He called off the wedding, Roland," Katherine said, her voice trembling. "I don't know what to do. I thought
Katherine sat alone on her bed, her hands resting on her stomach as she stared off into space. She couldn't believe she was pregnant. How did this happen? Who was the father? Her mind drifted back to the night of the party. She had been drunk and had made a mistake. She couldn't remember who she had been with.All these happened after she left her parents house for the city."It's not fair," she muttered to herself. "I never wanted this."She closed her eyes and tried to remember the events of that night, but it was all a blur. She didn't even know how far along she was.A flashback filled her mind as she remembered the moment she found out she was pregnant. She had been feeling sick for a few days and had gone to the doctor to find out what was wrong. When the doctor told her she was pregnant, she had been in shock."I can't be pregnant," she had whispered to herself.But the test results didn't lie. She was carrying a baby, and she didn't know what to do.Katherine's phone rang, b
While Roland was working tirelessly as the CEO of the Lafayette Group, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in his accomplishments. He had always strived to make his father proud, and now he felt like he was finally living up to that expectation.However, on the other side of town, Simon had just been fired from the company owned by Debbie's father. He came home furious, slamming the door behind him.Debbie noticed the change in Simon's attitude and asked him what was wrong. Simon finally opened up to her, telling her he had been fired.Debbie almost lost it. "What do you mean you got fired?" she yelled. "You couldn't even do a single thing right?"Simon was taken aback by Debbie's harsh words. "I tried my best," he said defensively.Debbie rolled her eyes. "Your best wasn't good enough," she retorted. "Now how are we going to pay off the house bills and all the other stuff?"Simon felt a pang of guilt. He knew he had let Debbie down, but he didn't know what else he could do."
Roland leaned back in his chair, his mind racing. Suddenly, he remembered he had a meeting with the board of directors in 10 minutes."Genie," he said, addressing the AI assistant. "Can you bring up the presentation for the board meeting?""Of course, Roland," Genie responded, bringing up the presentation on the screen.Roland went over the slides, trying to focus on the task at hand. But his mind kept drifting back to Maria and the kiss they had shared.He was so lost in thought that he didn't even notice when the board members started filing into the room."Good morning, Roland," one of the members said, taking a seat at the conference table. "Shall we get started?"Roland cleared his throat and tried to shake off his distraction. "Yes, let's begin," he said, starting the presentation.As he spoke, Roland couldn't help but feel like he was living a double life. On the surface, he was the successful and respected CEO of a thriving company. But underneath it all, he was a man struggl