"But she's been taking care of your parents in your place."

William poured another full glass and drank it all at once. He leaned back in his chair, tears in his eyes.

His Adam's apple bobbing, he continued with difficulty: "Oh right, I forgot to tell you, Eliana had a baby - a boy. Your family has an heir now, so you can rest easy! Though I hate Alexander, after you left, he helped keep the company running and brought Eliana in as VP. I guess he wants Eliana to ...