Sebastian elaborated, “Your father’s investments have matured significantly over the past decade, now amounting to a substantial fortune. He wanted you to have the means to create, to innovate, and to impact the world in your unique way.”

Tears welled in my eyes, but they were not tears of sorrow. They were tears of realization, of understanding the depth of my father’s love and vision. He had not only seen the worth within me but had ensured I would one day see it too.

The room, initially filled with tension and disbelief, began to soften. Friends and family who had witnessed the evening’s tumultuous turn now looked at me with renewed respect and warmth, their earlier shock giving way to supportive smiles.