The other children gasped. Cynthia froze in shock. Frank gripped the edge of the couch to steady himself. David just cried silently into his hands.
Chief Williams continued, “Rose is the only one who showed me true love. She is the one who believed in me, who carried me like a baby when I was acting helpless. And for that, she is now the sole inheritor of my wealth.”
He turned to Mr. John again. “Effective immediately, Rose is the new CEO of my company. Call all the workers. Especially those loyal men and women that Frank sacked. Tell them to return. Their places are waiting for them.”
Mr. John smiled. “Already in progress, sir.”.
One year later, the company had risen again, stronger than it had ever been. Under Rose’s leadership, the business doubled its profits. New branches were opened. Awards poured in. The old, loyal workers had all returned and worked with joy, proudly calling her “Madam Rose the Wise.”
Chief Williams sat in his old office, proud and at peace, watching as his daughter held board meetings with confidence and wisdom.
David and Frank eventually found jobs elsewhere and were trying to rebuild their lives from scratch. Cynthia kept trying to prove to her father that she had truly changed.
As for Agatha… no one ever heard from her again.
But Rose? She stood tall, respected, honored, and loved. Because when the test came, she was the only one who passed with flying colors.
