A favor

A week after their stay at the ancestral home, Silas and Esme returned to their own bustling life. Ewan and Victoria stayed back. They would take care of the property from now on, leaving the company's full responsibility to Silas.

The reins of the Sullivan Group were now in Silas's grasp. Work consumed him as delegates from the Bass Group's delegates arrived to discuss the partnership.

A series of meetings had occurred over the past few days. Everything seemed to be aligning perfectly. Silas, eager to kickstart the project, felt a thrill course through him. However, the legal team vehemently insisted on a site inspection before finalizing the deal.

Silas was a bit hesitant. He couldn't fathom the thought of leaving Esme alone. But the deal was too important to pass. The meeting with his legal team concluded, and Silas found himself back in his cabin, brows furrowed in contemplation.

"What are your thoughts on this, Caleb?" Silas inquired.