With the three kids all on the same side, Estelle couldn’t leave even if she wanted to. She exchanged a glance with Cristofer and reluctantly agreed, saying, “Okay, but you have to behave and stay inside the building.”

That afternoon, the employees of the Hans Group were thrilled. They would occasionally stop by the reception room while going to the restroom or getting a drink. They walked slowly to get a better look at their boss’s children and then returned to chat with their ...