“Find the best cardiovascular surgeon available to perform a bypass operation for my father as soon as possible. Yes, that’s the plan.”

Samuel stood by the window, speaking briskly into his phone. He cut a polished figure, tailored suit immaculate, the kind of man who exuded authority with so little as a glance. But his concentration was broken when he felt a tug at his trousers. There, at his feet, stood a small child, gazing up at him with wide, glistening eyes and ...