Chapter 3 — Adrian Learns the Truth
Late that night, Adrian sat alone inside his empty penthouse.
Arthur arrived carrying one final envelope.
"I thought you deserved to know."
Inside was a handwritten letter.
It was from Evelyn.
Years earlier.
She had written it before transferring him into the position of CEO.
One day you may become greater than the title I give you.
If that happens, this company will truly become ours.
But if you ever believe power belongs only to your name, everything we've built will disappear.
Adrian closed his eyes.
For years Evelyn had never competed with him.
She had protected him.
Even when he took credit.
Even when newspapers called him the billionaire.
She had never corrected them.
Because she loved him.
Until tonight.
One tear rolled down Adrian's face.
May you like
Not because he had lost money.
Because he had finally understood what he had thrown away.
