Chapter 1
The night was deep in Lasville, somessia, but the lights in Murray Estate were still shining brightly
Robert Murray lay in bed. His body was growing weaker with each passing day. The chill of autumn had worsened his condition, causing him to cough up blood. Now, he leaned weakly against the bed as he gazed at the man in a tailored suit beside him. “Stephen, do you agree to do what I just asked of you?” Stephen Yates, 27 years old, was an orphan abandoned at a young age. He was later adopted by Robert and grew up alongside his granddaughter. After graduating, he joined Morty Group and became Robert’s trusted right–hand man as the company’s CEO.
Out of gratitude and loyalty, Stephen would never refuse Robert’s request. “I agree, Grandpa. I’ll marry Layla.
