Family ties

David's voice was filled with regret as he told the sad story of the Thorne family. It wasn't just a clash of personalities; it was a mess of ambition, betrayal, and a father's manipulative ways.

Their father, Theodore Thorne, had built a huge business empire using sneaky and cheap tactics. He saw his sons not as children but as future heirs, always taking them against each other to see who was more ambitious. Alexander, the older son, thrived in this environment. He embraced his father's cold logic, becoming a genius in business strategy, just like Theodore.

David, however, was different. He loved adventure and found peace in nature. He saw through his father's facade and was disgusted by the dirty tactics used to secure deals and maintain power. This difference in values created a big rift between the brothers.

The final break came when their father, on his deathbed, made a shocking confession. He had built his empire on stolen property – a secret land deal years ago had been secure