THE CHASE

Mr. Golden's eyes narrowed, incredulity flooding his expression. "Usurped?" he challenged, disbelief mingling with outrage.

Roman stood firm, exuding confidence. "I've uncovered quite a bit over the last few years. The Golden Group, Crown, everything—it was a legacy meant for me, yet you took control, with Julian next in line. Isn't that rather greedy, Father? Why have you seized my inheritance?" His inquiry hung in the air, heavy with implication.

"Greedy?" Mr. Golden scoffed, his voice a growl. "You owe me your life for taking you in! For rescuing your mother while she was pregnant! Do you think I don't have a right to any of it? She died giving everything to you! What claim do you think you have over it!?" he boomed, the rawness of his emotion palpable.