The private hospital room was dimly lit, with only the warm glow of sunlight trickling in through the sheer curtains. Roland stood at the doorway, his eyes fixated on his father who was sat up in his bed, eating his meal. He had never seen his father like this; frail and depleted. Despite everything, there was still a sense of power and authority that radiated from the Chairman.Butler Lucas was already in the room, standing awkwardly next to the bed. Roland could feel his fingers curl into a tight fist at his side. He didn't know how he could face him after what he did."Please, do have a seat," Chairman Lafayette gestured to the chair in front of him. Roland slowly made his way to it, his eyes never leaving his father's face. "I have to apologize, Roland. To you and to Butler."Roland raised an eyebrow, his eyes flickering to Butler for a moment. "Apologize? For what?""For everything. For putting you in a position where you had to fight for the company, for not recognizing you
Roland had been driving for hours, his mind racing with thoughts of how to expand the company. He had a lot of things to think about, and the long drive back to the Lafayette Mansion gave him plenty of time to reflect.The sun was setting as Roland drove down the winding road leading up to the mansion. The trees on either side of the road cast long shadows in the fading light, and Roland drove slowly, taking in the peaceful scenery around him.As he drove, Roland's thoughts drifted to his plans for the company. He had been working tirelessly to grow the business, and he knew that the decisions he made now could shape the future of the company for years to come.Roland's mind continued to race as he parked his car outside the mansion. He got out of the car, feeling exhausted from the long drive, and walked over to the manservant who was waiting to help him with the parking."Take care of the car, will you?" Roland said, throwing the keys to the manservant. "I need some rest."With t
Roland's chest heaved as he tried to catch his breath. Seraphina lay beside him, her body relaxed and sated. Her skin shimmered in the soft light filtering through the window.Roland turned towards her, his eyes raking over her body. He had always found her incredibly beautiful, but tonight she was radiant. Something about her had changed, and he was mesmerized by her. "Seraphina," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "I don't know what I would do without you."Seraphina smiled warmly, her fingers tracing patterns on his chest. "You don't need to worry about that, Young Master," she said. "I'll always be here for you."Roland reached out and took her hand, entwining their fingers. "I know you will," he said. "I trust you completely."Seraphina leaned in and kissed him lightly on the lips. "You can always trust me, Young Master," she said. "I won't let you down."Roland felt his heart fill with love for her. He rolled over onto his side, facing her. "I have to admit somethin
The next day, Roland and Seraphina were lounging in the living room of the Lafayette Mansion, cuddled up on the couch together. The sun was shining through the large windows, casting a warm glow throughout the room. They were lost in their own world, whispering sweet nothings to each other when suddenly, the doorbell rang.Roland jumped up, startled, and quickly composed himself before answering the door. It was his father's butler, Lucas, standing on the doorstep, looking stern and unimpressed."Good morning, Lucas. What brings you here?" Roland asked, trying to keep the nervousness out of his voice."I've come to check on the upkeep of the mansion, as per your father's request," Lucas replied, his eyes scanning the room and landing on Seraphina.Roland could feel the tension in the air, and he knew that Lucas had caught them in a compromising position. He braced himself for what was to come."What is going on here, young master?" Lucas demanded, his voice cold and unforgiving.Ro
Anthony nervously checked his reflection in the rear-view mirror one last time before stepping out of his car. He had been talking to Sarah for weeks now, and it was finally time for them to meet in person. He had chosen a cozy café near the city center as their rendezvous point, determining it to be the ideal meeting spot.As he looked around, he saw that the café was buzzing with activity. It was a Thursday afternoon, and the crowd looked like a mix of professionals grabbing coffee before heading back to work and students who had just finished their lectures for the day.Anthony spotted her almost immediately. Sarah was sitting at a table in the far corner of the room, her curly hair falling gracefully over her shoulders. She was wearing a green dress and a nervous smile, trying her best to compose herself.When their eyes met, both of them instantly recognized each other. Anthony made his way towards her, his heart pounding in his chest. As he got closer, he noticed how beaut
As they waited for the police to arrive, Anthony tried to comfort Sarah. "Don't worry, I'm here for you. We'll get through this together," he said, holding her hand tightly.Sarah looked up at him, grateful for his support. "Thanks, Anthony. I don't know what I would do without you," she said, her voice shaking with emotion.The police arrived on the scene and took down their statements. They looked for surveillance footage, but the cameras in the area were not working properly."I'm sorry, but we don't have much to go on," the officer said finally. "But we'll keep a lookout for any suspicious activity in the area."Anthony and Sarah thanked the officer and got into Anthony's car. They drove to Sarah's home, trying to process what had just happened."I can't believe this happened," Sarah said, her voice still trembling. "Who would do something like this? And why?"Anthony shook his head, feeling a sense of dread settle in the pit of his stomach. "I don't know, Sarah. But we'll fi
Anthony nervously glanced at his watch as he led Sarah to his car. The sun had already set and the sky was painted with shades of red and orange. He had promised to take her to his house as the dangers lurking in her apartment complex had become too much to handle. As they drove down the winding road, Anthony could feel Sarah's eyes on him. He had met her on an online dating site and they had clicked almost immediately. He had been pleasantly surprised when she had agreed to meet him for dinner. "Are you sure it's safe to take me to your house?" Sarah asked, breaking the silence. Anthony smiled reassuringly. "Yes, I'm sure. My house is situated in a quiet neighborhood. You'll be safe there." Sarah nodded, but Anthony could see the fear in her eyes. He knew she had been through a lot lately and he was determined to keep her safe. As they pulled into his driveway, Anthony noticed the lights were already on in the house. His parents must have returned from their evening walk. H
Butler Lucas's voice came through the phone, his tone urgent. "Mr. Roland, it's Butler Lucas. Your presence is required at the hospital. Your father, Chairman Lafayette, is being discharged today and we need you here."Roland didn't hesitate. He quickly got dressed in a crisp white shirt and black suit, his mind racing with worry about his father's health. He jumped in his car and raced to the hospital, driving as fast as he could without breaking any traffic rules.When he arrived at the hospital, he rushed to his father's room, only to find that the doctor wanted to speak with him first. Roland's heart sank as he entered the doctor's office, sitting down in front of him anxiously.The doctor began to speak, his voice calm and reassuring. "Your father suffered a mild stroke, Mr. Roland. We've been monitoring him for the past week, and he's doing well. However, he needs to take some time off to recover fully."Roland nodded, his mind racing with questions. "What can I do to help h