Stephen's POV
The days dragged on, each one a test of my patience. I had been counting down to dinner, and it seemed like the universe was eagerly anticipating its arrival as well. My days were filled with distractions—drinking at home, having fun with the new maid, or gambling in town—but my mind was always on the prize: the wealth that would soon be mine.
Finally, the day has arrived. Today is the day I get the solid evidence I need to dismantle Zen Danvers's life, and it also marks the countdown to his inevitable downfall. Once he's out of the way, I'll take over his throne as the second richest. His chair will be mine, and I'll wear that title with pride.
"I see you're up early... did you sleep well?"
Bianca greets me from beside the bed, snuggling up next to me with a bright smile. There was a time I cherished waking up to her radiant face, but now, my focus is solely on the fortune awaiting me.