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urday afternoon, Christopher received a call from his mom that his father collapsed at work and has been taken to the hospital. He rushed down to valley hospital where he met his mom,

d, a wife to Mr Matthew King and a mother of three children responded to her brother’s question. “I hope he is fine.” Mrs Hope Crawford mumbled to herself. Christopher

her once did a good job at negotiating with an investor. So why won’t your dad let him handle the works at the company?” She sniffed and stared at her only son. “I agree with you. Dad should retire already so Christopher can take over. He is old and the stress from work is too hard and it is wearing him out.” Miss Ava Crawford, twenty three years old and the last child of Crawford agreed to her mom’s words. “Mom, please let dad be the

you laugh in this situation?” She demanded. “Mom, it’s clear dad is fine. How can he still crack jokes and tease you in this condition...he is fine.” Christopher chuckled. “Don’t mind your mom, she is just scared of loosing me.” Mr Crawford shot his wife a wink. Mrs Crawford tried not to burst into tears at that moment, realizing that her husband had just pulled his teasing game on her again. “This is not funny, Crawford.” She pointed a finger at him. He stretched out his hand towards his wife. “Come here.” And she didn’t hesitate to go to him. “Sit down.” He instructed her to sit next to him on the bed and she did. Mrs Ashley King, her husband and Ava sat on the long couch while Christopher choose to stand. “I am sorry darling for scaring you. And I promise this won’t happen again.” Mr Crawford apologized to his wife. “You said these same words the last time.” Mrs Crawford frown deepened. “I never made such promise to you. All I do is apologize to you.” Mr Crawford interjected as he kissed the back of her palm. “Listen Crawford, how do you want me to believe you?” Mrs Crawford huffed. Mr James Crawford heaved a sigh. “What do you want? How do I make you believe me? Of course, I always have my plans. And I have made my decisions.” He looked at Christopher. “What decisions?” Mrs Hope Crawford demanded. “I want Christopher to take over the company. I am retiring from my position as the chief executive officer of Crawford Corporation.” Mr Crawford announced. A smile formed on Mrs Crawford face. “You have made a wise decision, honey.” Christopher exchanged glances with his siblings before looking back at his father. “Are you sure dad?” He asked. Mr Crawford nodded his head in response. “You are the rightful heir to the Crawford Corporation.” “Congratulations, Christopher.” Mr Matthew King spoke up for the first time since he has been at the hospital. Gentle and calm, he is a man of little words. “Not too soon, Matthew. But if Christopher becomes the chief executive officer then that means you will take over his position as the managing director.” Mr Crawford looked straight at his first child who has a surprised look on her expression. “Really dad?!” Mrs Ashley gasped out. “Yes. Matthew is doing a great job at the company as a business expert. And since he is part of the family now then he should have a share at Crawford Corporation too.” Mr James Crawford responded. “This is the best decision you ha “You said this same line when I bought you a million dollar handbag. Right?” Mr Crawford asked, looking at the rest of the family and they laughed. “Come on honey, it’s the best because you have chosen your health over—“ “I am not done st