Grandpa feared I’d get the news, burst out in anger, and do something I’d regret.
And it was fortunate that those three years of trials transformed me from the hot–headed kid! once was into the man I am today.
I knew Grandpa had only my best interests at heart.
Recalling my foolishness from back then, my nose stung slightly.
“Grandpa, a bet’s a bet. I’ll come home with you and inherit the family business.”
Grandpa burst out laughing, ushering me into the leading Bentley.
“Let’s go! Time to celebrate my grandson’s return!”
I was taken back to the Sterling family estate and gradually took over the family business.
Director Miller and Mayor Thompson maintained close ties with me. Any developing situation always reached my ears first. With their cooperation, it wasn’t long before I understood my grandpa’s business dealings Inside out.
One day, during a casual gathering, Director Miller brought me some news.
12:
Valentina was dead.
She had gone into premature labor that day after falling, and no one had cared for her.
After I left, Director Miller was busy directing his men to deal with Victor and his group. Victor and his crew had been causing trouble using Valentina’s name, but at that moment, no one was willing to call an ambulance for her.
By the time everyone was arrested, Valentina was finally taken to the hospital by a passerby.
But it was too late. She had bled too much, not only losing the baby but also her own life.
I silently put down my forks.
She got what she deserved.
Seeing that I had no particular reaction, Director Miller continued.
Victor and his crew were terrified. They snitched on each other, revealing numerous serious crimes.
His guys pushed all the blame onto Victor. He was sentenced to immediate execution and would be executed by firing squad in a few days.
I nodded.
Three years, like a long dream, yet it woke me up.
I had finally returned to the right path, while those who betrayed me had already met their end.
Thinking this, I shoveled down a couple more bites of food.
Who cared about them? I had so many important things to do now.
Those insignificant people would never appear in my life again.
