The Unseen Rival

But inside the house, that was the rule. Outside, they let the man take the lead—it’s about respect, about appearances, about keeping balance. It’s a world of roles, of hierarchy… but behind closed doors, my mother’s word carried the weight.”

He paused, eyes drifting for a moment, then gave a small, almost ironic laugh. “When I took over the company, she started worrying about me.” His lips curve