By Your Side

Alistair just shrugged, sounding totally relaxed. "Once a family's built its empire, it's not about conquering anymore—it's about holding onto what you've got. Mr. Ashford and Mr. Beaumont are busy because they're still hustling, still fighting for their place. Me? I made a rule for myself: work six hours a day, and the rest of the time? That's all mine."

I let out a little "oh," realizing even th