Chapter 298. The Weight of Power

“You had every right to be angry, son. I never wanted you to go through what you did. I wish things could have been different,” Don says.

For a moment, the room holds its breath, the tension easing as a father and son, long estranged, begin to bridge the gap between them. It’s a moment of reconciliation but also one of quiet understanding. The members of the gathering watch in silence, aware they are witnessing something rare and significant.

Jackson, who has been silent throughout the exchange, finally speaks, his voice filled with hope. “Maybe… maybe this is a chance for all of us to start fresh,” he says, looking between his father and brother. “We’ve all lost so much. But maybe it’s not too late to rebuild.”

Lara, observing with a thoughtful expression, steps forward, drawing everyone’s attention. She senses the shift in the room—the unwinding of years of resentment and anger—but she knows tonight isn’t just about the past. It’s about the future.

“There’s