Richard Holbrook was not known for his sentimentality. The billionaire CEO of Holbrook Industries had built his empire on hard decisions and unwavering resolve. Today was no exception. He needed to fire Daniel, one of his logistics managers, for repeated inefficiencies. Richard dialed the number with the same cold precision he applied to his business dealings. But instead of Daniel’s voice, he heard the small, trembling plea of a child.
“Please come help my mom…” the voice said, filled with urgency and fear.
Richard, used to controlling every aspect of his life, was suddenly gripped by a situation he had neither anticipated nor understood. The child’s words cut through his barriers like a scalpel, reaching something deep and unguarded inside him. The business agenda slipped away, replaced by a singular focus on the words he had just heard.
