River could not resist doting on his little niece.
Five years ago, he had arrived in Solville alone, determined to build his own legacy. Among his brothers and cousins, he and the younger ones were the last to venture out independently. He had deliberately chosen Solville, which was over 1,200 miles from Wiltspoon, to carve his own path.
Starting from a managing role, he took over the struggling company and turned it around. Now, he owned half its shares, transitioning from employee to a bona