“Impressive. You can really handle your drink," Waylen remarked, finishing his own in a single gulp. The fiery drink warmed him from the inside.

He fondly recalled the day Leonel first entered their lives.

Though not his biological son, Waylen had put as much effort and emotion into raising him as any of his children, even going the extra mile to cultivate him to fit into the business world.

And Leonel had proved himself capable.

Despite Rena's gentle protests, Waylen continued to drink, declaring, "I'm in a good mood today!"