Three days later, the bright morning sun shone through the hospital room windows.
Julian sat upright in his bed, looking much healthier and fully rested.
Marcus walked into the quiet room carrying a large bouquet of fresh flowers.
Marcus: How are you feeling today, young man?
Julian: I am feeling better than I have felt in two whole years.
The family estate lawyer walked in right behind Marcus with a black folder.
Lawyer: Today is your twenty-fifth birthday, Julian.
He placed the heavy inheritance paperwork onto the small wooden table.
Julian: What will happen to Victoria now?
Lawyer: She is being held without bail facing severe criminal charges.
Her monthly allowance had been completely cancelled by the judge yesterday.
Julian picked up a black pen and signed his signature on the trust line.
He was now the sole owner of his father's vast business empire and estate.
He looked over at Marcus with a warm, genuine smile on his face.
Julian: I need a honest estate manager I can trust completely.
Marcus: I am just a simple groundskeeper who cuts the lawn, sir.
Julian: You saved my life when everyone else was just watching.
Julian handed Marcus a document offering him the full management job.
It came with a massive salary and a beautiful cottage on the property.
Marcus: I would be honored to take the job, Julian.
They shook hands firmly as the warm sunshine filled the peaceful room.
The dark shadow over the family fortune was finally gone for good.
Julian knew his father would be proud of the choice he made today.