Even before we got married, I told her that I had health problems and it would be difficult for me to have children and that I couldn't continue taking injections and medication.

Just because seven years ago, I made a solemn vow at my mother's bedside.

I had to help my weak father support the Lorenger Family and pave a bright future for the penniless Saoirse.

For my mother, Irene Lorenger, the Lorenger Family represented love and the Steiner Family represented gratitude.

It was her last lingering obsession, but for me, it was just a promise.

Now, seven years had passed and I found nothing left here to hold me back.

I turned around, locking the joy of the entire family behind the door and walking to the empty balcony. I dialed the lawyer my mother had appointed before her passing, Gary Coleman.

"Mr. Coleman, its' already seven years."

For a moment, no response sounded on the other end of the phone and then a sigh followed.

"Mr. Lorenger, everything is ready. With just one word from you, all the funds injected into the Lorenger Group and the Steiner Group will start to withdraw within 24 hours. It is estimated that it will be withdrawn in six days."

"Let's get started."

As soon as I hung up the phone, I felt as if the rope that had tied me down for seven years had finally loosened.

Saoirse came over at some point and looked at me with a frown, asking, "Who are you secretly talking to on the phone?"

"Zenon, I warn you, don't use the family money for reckless investments outside."

"Raising a child will cost a lot in the future, so save your money for me."

She lectured me as a matter of course, completely forgetting she earned her money with my help.

I ignored her and walked straight to the dining room.

The long dining table was laden with dishes, all of which were my brother's favorite.

She carefully removed the fish bones for Oliver, not even noticing I hadn't touched my spoon and fork.

Jack's face was red from drinking and he said, "Zenon, transfer the shares of Lorenger Group under your name to the child in your wife's womb. Consider it a welcome gift from you, the uncle, to the nephew."

I raised my head and looked at his calculating face.

I nodded in response. "Alright."

My decisiveness left them all stunned for a moment.

Saoirse was the first to react, with a satisfied smile on her face. "See, Zenon was the most understanding."