"Doreen, I don't know if you are here, but I have prepared this safe for you. In the end, no matter who opens it, they must get your permission! If you can hear this conversation, it proves that you still haven't understood me. You did something that hurt my family and innocent people. I'm sorry, I can only end this bad relationship between us in this way! If possible, I actually hope that there is no possibility of opening the second layer of the safe. Because its opening has already indicated a tragedy."
Doreen was stunned. She couldn't believe what she had just heard. She jumped up and down on the spot. "What? What is he talking about?"
At this time, after a brief pause, the recording sounded again.
"The story needs to start from the beginning, perhaps from the time when Quentin and I were born. According to my parents, our arrival was both a blessing and a potential misfortune for the Luther family. They feared that the brothers might turn against each other in the complex background of the Luther family, which meant that it would be a matter of life and death between us. Therefore, from the very beginning, the Luther family had a rule of order among siblings, with the eldest son inheriting the family. However, it so happened that Quentin and I were twins, and the fate that differed by just a second could easily lead to conflict between brothers. So, before the age of three, we each took turns being the older brother and the younger brother. Among us, one would become the successor, while the other was destined for a different path. They say that you can predict a person's future at the age of three. Perhaps in some ways, I inherited my parents' destiny, so I became the eldest son, and everything was predetermined. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and a serious illness damaged the foundation of my health. From that moment on, my physical fitness and constitution were doomed not to keep up with the demands and intensity of this industry. But I had already become the eldest son!"
"When we were young, we experienced battles and life-threatening situations, going through turbulent times. As we grew older, the times progressed, and the Luther family also went through continuous transformations. We couldn't rely on violence and bloodshed forever. The development of the Luther family confirmed a saying: All risky actions are forced by circumstances, and who would willingly choose a life of constant danger and uncertainty? Although I'm not unintelligent, I don't actually love this line of work. Perhaps, deep down, the opinions of our entire family are secretly aligned, hoping that my decisive and resolute younger brother will take over, which would better meet everyone's expectations!"
"In fact, even I think so! So, with the stability of the situation, my position has changed. I began to plan the life I wanted. I just want to be with the woman I love. The rules of the Luther family have begun to be inclined to 'the capable will live' along with the progress of the era. Originally, everyone should be happy, but a turmoil changed our fates again. The sudden chaos inside the Luther family broke the balance between the two. In order to stabilize the situation as soon as possible and not be swallowed by reality, all the Luther family members had to sacrifice themselves again for this. So I was pushed back to the position of the head of the family, and the original win-win decision returned to the beginning again."
A clear sigh came from the recording. After a moment of silence, a low voice sounded again,
"I was forced into a corner, and I was in agony! I struggled and resisted! My parents and I had countless heartfelt discussions, and everyone was sacrificing for the Luther family. My parents had to make a biased choice between family ties, and my brother had to let go of the hope that seemed within easy reach. Even my stepsister, Barbara, who had no connection to this mess, made sacrifices for the Luther family's life and death situation. As the eldest son of the Luther family, I was still clinging to my love, but at the final moment, I was awakened!"
"I know that perhaps my influence is insignificant, but in an organization governed by righteousness and rules, the best and fastest way to achieve transformation and change is to do it legitimately and peacefully. I understand that compromises were made because they saw me as inadequate and had ulterior motives. That's also one of the reasons why my parents chose Barbara as my spouse instead of the girl I liked, my childhood friend. First, establish a family, then build a career. Once I have a family, I will have the qualification to take over everything. My father can step back, and everyone's goals can be achieved, perhaps avoiding a bloody and ruthless struggle. I know that everyone is waiting to push me to the top and then openly pull me down to achieve a complete change of power and take control of the Luther family. My decision affects too many people. During that tumultuous time, I had no choice, but my parents deeply loved us brothers. Even then, they tried to persuade me instead of ordering me forcefully!"
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