âKyson! Screw you! Rot in hell!â
Mekhiâs enraged shouts faded into the distance.
Kysonâs feigned smile dissolved, replaced by unbridled joy.
With a dismissive snort, he turned on his heel and took his leave.
*
The day Mekhi was sentenced marked the eruption of the power struggle within the Shaw family.
In the Shawsâ house, Ryder, Sally, and Kyson were having Lunch.
In the absence of Mekhi, the host seat remained vacant and no one dared to sit on it.
In the dining room, the only sounds were the gentle clinks of spoons against porcelain bowls.
Everything looked harmonious.
After some time, Ryder asked tentatively, âKyson, considering Mekhiâs imprisonment, someone has to step up as the family head.
Any thoughts on this matter?â
Kyson offered a faint smile and continued his meal.
âYouâre right.
But Iâm not the rightful contender for that position.
After all, youâre my elder brother.
Iâll stand by you.
â
Ryder watched Kyson in thoughtful silence, sensing sincerity in his words.
âKyson, are you sure you donât desire to lead the family?â
Kyson shook his head with a smile.
âI never covet whatâs not rightfully mine.
Ryder, you have our support.
If you decide to compete against others, Sally and I will stand firmly by your side.
â
Sally, with a mouthful of delicious food, simply nodded in agreement.
Gazing at his beloved brother and sister, Ryderâs spirits lifted.
âKyson, Iâm relieved that you see it this way.
You donât have to worry about work anymore; Iâll provide for you.
â
Kyson nodded with a smile, concealing the mockery in his eyes.
After lunch, he headed to N&L Fairy Land.
Ever since he had become the godfather to Colby and Destinee, he visited them daily, showering the babies with gifts.
The two babies liked to have him around.
On that particular day, Nathan had a rare day off, and he and Kyson played with the babies on the fourth floor.
Each of them cradled a baby in their arms, and in this shared moment, they didnât disrupt each otherâs harmony.
After a while, Nathan turned to Kyson and asked in a relaxed manner, âIâve heard about the Shaw familyâs internal struggles for power.
How do you still have time to come here daily? Shouldnât you be busy plotting your strategy at home?â