Edward had spent his entire life working at the company he helped build alongside his childhood friend, Rick. Even after stepping down from top management years ago, he remained one of the company’s most dependable employees. Despite his age, he continued to show up every day, on time, and gave his best. So when an email arrived announcing a mass layoff, Edward was heartbroken to see his name on the list. Tears welled in his eyes as he read the cold, corporate message. No warning, no thanks — just a pink slip. The new owner, Rick’s grandson Dan, had taken over and deemed Edward “too old” for the company’s modern vision. Edward left quietly,
carrying his belongings in a cardboard box. Alone at home, with no one to share his grief, he felt lost. His wife had passed years ago, and his only son lived abroad. The job had been his life. Then, one morning, a phone call changed everything. “Mr. Edward Morales?” a lawyer asked. “Rick Benson named you the sole owner of his company in his will. He said you’d know what to do.” Stunned, Edward learned that Rick had always respected him deeply — and trusted him more than anyone,