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stries, and I needed everyone present for the occasion. Berenice, my dear wife, was by my side, giving me suppor

s expecting something important. Paolla, beside him, tried to hide her anxiety, but the glint in her eyes betrayed her. Axel, alw

, was also present. To me, he is like a son. His actions have alwa

in the air. They knew something was coming. When the meal ended, I

mchairs arranged invitingly. I sat in the chair I had occupied for

n, my voice echoing through the room. "There i

me, and I knew th

ss control of Baumann Indust

on intensify, and the gleam in Paolla's eyes sharpen. Axel and Anton

hand to silence any premature qu

eak, his voice firm but w

d that conditi

ing the weight of decades of

sible. I want to see the continuity of our family guaranteed. I

ay. Aaron seemed shocked, and Paolla, pressing her lips together, showed a flicker of pan

at I had said, glanced inc

he moment. I stood up, feeling the need to let everyone reflect on wh

ce added. "I wish you all a good night.

to contain herself, burst into lau

er the family business," Annelise said, stating what

in her direction, and she added, "I'm fa

" I said resignedly, as I walked toward the s

d in their thoughts. The game for the future of Baumann Indu

e reigned for a few moments. Finally, she broke

his condition to hand over the po

the window to gaze at the

e chose isn't suitable and that he needs to ge

ed, surprise refl

in mind and you're just using

a slight smile fo

urse,

oal. The well-being of my family would always come first. And uniting

ng gaze, I decided to expla

career and doesn't plan on leaving the field anytime soon. And Anton? He has no interest in b

r head, look

t if this ends up tearing the family

er shoulders, looking

who can secure the future of the Baumanns. And I believe that Aaron, despite his mistakes,

harboring doubts,

my love. I hope all

ad and pulled her i

with conviction. "Soon, we'll have a little Baumann runnin