The lost Heir Of The Hawthorne Consortium

To Be The Best Man

As Ferdinand entered Grandpa's chamber at the Hawthorne mansion, he found the elder man seated by the glass wall overlooking the bustling city.

Grandpa appeared engrossed in the morning newspaper until Ferdinand's arrival caught his attention.

“Ah, Ferdinand, the Talk of the Town! Come in!” He said with a big smile.

Ferdinand raises an eyebrow “What do you mean, Grandpa?”

Grandpa handed Ferdinand the newspaper, where an article boldly portrayed his rise from a humble university student to a renowned figure, mentioning his past struggles.

But some of the details were exaggerated. They mentioned that Ferdinand went for days without food.

Ferdinand chuckled, “they make it sound like I survived on air and ambition. It wasn't that dramatic.”

“But it must have been tough for the grandson of a multi billionaire to go through such hardships.” Grandpa commented.

Ferdinand fell silent for a moment before turning to Grandpa with a more serious expression.

“Grandpa, can you tell me again how my