Roland's eyes widened in shock. "What? Why would I do that?"Butler Lucas sighed. "Think about it, young master. The stress of running the company has caused you nothing but pain and grief. Perhaps it's time to let go and move on with your life. Give the company up to Alex and start fresh, find a new purpose in life."Roland shook his head vehemently. "No, I can't do that. The Lafayette Group is my father's legacy, it's my legacy too. I can't just hand it over to someone who wants to tear it all down."Butler Lucas put a hand on Roland's shoulder. "I understand that, young master. But what good is the legacy if it's causing you more harm than good? You're suffering, physically and mentally, don't you think it's time to put your own wellbeing first?"Roland thought about it, and he knew Butler Lucas was right. He couldn't keep running himself into the ground for the sake of the company. He needed to take care of himself first, even if it meant giving up the company.But the thought o
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
As the sun began to set, Roland paced back and forth in his study, feeling restless and anxious. Butler Lucas had been out all day, and there was still no word from him.He knew that time was running out, that he needed to find Sophia before it was too late. But with each passing moment, his hope dwindled.Suddenly, the phone rang, and Roland jumped at the sound, picking it up eagerly."Hello?" he said, his voice trembling.But instead of Butler Lucas's voice, he heard a deep, gravelly voice on the other end."Is this Mr. Roland Lafayette?" the voice asked.Roland hesitated before answering. "Yes, it is. Who is this?"The person on the other end chuckled darkly. "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I have something you want."Roland felt a sense of fear wash over him as he realized what was happening. "What do you mean?"The person on the other end laughed again. "I have your sister, Sophia."Roland felt his heart stop. "What? Where is she? Is she alright?"The person on
He knew that he had to be careful and patient if he wanted to succeed.But just as he was gathering his thoughts, the door swung open, and a group of men burst into the room, guns in their hands.Roland's heart raced as he recognized one of them as the person who had called him earlier."Where is it?" the person growled, his eyes flashing with anger.Roland swallowed hard, knowing that he was in serious trouble."I don't know what you're talking about," he stammered, his voice weak.But the person didn't believe him, and he raised his gun, aiming it straight at Roland's head."You have one last chance, Mr. Lafayette. Tell us where it is, or we'll make sure you never see your sister again."Roland felt his eyes grow wide with fear as he realized that he was in grave danger."I don't have it," he said, his voice shaking. "I don't know where it is."The person's eyes narrowed, and he lowered his gun slightly, but didn't put it away."You're lying," he said, his voice cold. "We know that
The guards advanced towards them, their guns drawn, and Roland knew that they had to act fast if they were going to make it out alive.Without hesitation, he grabbed Sophia's hand and led her towards the opposite door, hoping to find a way out.But as they reached the door, it slammed shut in their faces, trapping them in the room.Roland felt a surge of panic rise within him as he realized that they were cornered.But he refused to give up. He searched the room for any potential weapons and spotted a metal pipe lying on the ground.Quickly, he grabbed it and handed it to Sophia, who looked at him with confusion."Use it to defend yourself," he said, his eyes blazing with determination.Sophia hesitated for a moment but then took the pipe, nodding her head.The guards were now closing in on them rapidly, and Roland knew that they had to fight if they wanted to survive.With a roar, he charged towards the guards, swinging his pipe with all his might.The sound of metal hitting flesh ec
Roland knew that he had to stay vigilant and work hard every day, but he was ready for it.As he walked through the halls of his office, he noticed Sophia waiting for him outside his door."Hey, Roland," she greeted him with a smile."Hey, sis. What's up?" Roland asked, curious.Sophia hesitated for a moment before speaking, "I know that we haven't had a chance to talk about it yet, but I wanted to apologize for the way I acted towards you before."Roland took a deep breath, realizing what Sophia was referring to. "It's alright, Sophia. I forgive you."Sophia gave him a relieved smile. "Thank you. I mean, I know it will take time to rebuild our relationship, but I'm willing to try if you are."Roland put a hand on his sister's shoulder, "Of course, Sophia. We'll get there, one step at a time."They shared a moment of understanding, and Roland realized just how what it was like to have a sister.Feeling grateful for the second chance they had been given, Roland set his sights on the f
Roland hit the ground hard, the wind knocked out of him. For a moment, he lay there, dazed and disoriented, wondering what had happened.Then, he heard a faint voice calling his name. It was Anthony, and he sounded worried."Roland? Roland, are you okay?"Roland tried to move, but pain seared through his body, making him gasp. He felt like he had been hit by a truck. "I'm hurt," he moaned.Anthony rushed to his side, his face tense with concern. "What happened? Are you badly hurt?"Roland tried to sit up, but the pain was too much. "I don't know," he said, gritting his teeth. "I think I broke something. My leg. It hurts so much."Anthony looked around, his eyes scanning the wreckage of the building. "We have to get you out of here," he said. "But how?"Roland groaned, feeling helpless. He knew that they were in trouble, that they needed help urgently. But he didn't know how they were going to get it.Then, he heard a faint sound, the sound of sirens in the distance. "Help is coming,"
Roland stood before the staff of the Lafayette Mansion, his eyes scanning the room as he took in the faces of those who had worked tirelessly for the Lafayette Group. He could sense their tension, their anxiety, and their frustration. He knew he had a lot of work to do to gain their trust again."Good morning, everyone," Roland began, his voice calm and measured. "I know that things have been difficult lately, and I want to apologize for any stress or uncertainty that you have been feeling. I take full responsibility for what has been happening, and I want to assure you that I am doing everything in my power to make things right."He paused, taking a deep breath before continuing. "I also want to introduce you all to someone who is very important to me. This is my sister, Sophia. She will be taking on the role of the young mistress of the Lafayette, and I know that she will do an excellent job."Sophia stepped forward, a smile on her face as she surveyed the room. "It's wonderful to m