Abuse of power

In an unusual silence, Shawn found himself without words.

"Why hide it from me? Why reveal it now?" He questioned.

Jennifer's expression dropped as she murmured sadly. "I’m sorry, Sunshine.”

"But you have to do this. Marry Yvonne. It was your father's dying wish—a commitment to the Davis family. We owe it to his memory."

Despite this, Shawn remained resolute, stating, "I don't care. I'm already married."

With that, he marched out of the room.

Jennifer slumped into the chair, feeling helpless. Now torn between her late husband and her living son, she wondered what course of action to take.

Exiting his mother's bedroom, Shawn made a beeline for his study. Settling into his chair, he lit a cigarette, inhaling long puffs. The revelation of a contract existing since before his birth fueled his anger—how could he have been left completely unaware until now.

What fueled his anger further was the realization that his father had scripted his future before his very birth.

Was the weight of Beat