"Young Master, let's cut to the chase," the butler began, his voice steady but tinged with an unmistakable heaviness. His eyes fell on Martin Riley, who stood calmly at the center of the crowded hall, his presence commanding attention even in silence. "The reason the old man left all the shares to you is twofold: first, to atone for the mistakes he made in the past, and second, because he hoped that you would take over the Riley Family and restore its former glory."
A soft murmur rippled through the room, though most people looked unsurprised. They all knew the current state of the Riley Family — a house that had once been glorious and respected but had long since been corroded by greed, infighting, and betrayal. Among all of them, there was indeed no one more qualified, capable, or ruthless enough to take over than Martin Riley.
