Dad Returns with Billions

Adrian once worked in construction engineering, but was held responsible for a construction accident and served three years in prison. The story opens with a scene of him kneeling on the marble floor of a luxury jewellery shop, holding out an eight-billion-dollar acquisition offer. The timeline then rewinds to a few days earlier. Fresh out of prison, Adrian owned nothing but a worn duffel bag, an old wallet, and a photograph of his daughter Sophia from when she was little. He travelled to the run-down neighbourhood where Sophia lived, simply hoping to catch sight of her again. Across the street, he spotted the thin little girl snatching a dirty loaf of bread from the jaws of a stray dog. When father and daughter reunited, Sophia burst into tears and threw herself into his arms. Victor then appeared to separate them, with Caenis standing firmly at Victor’s side. Caenis blamed Adrian for destroying their family in the past. At the same time, Victor’s son Lucas returned home wearing brand-new sneakers, carrying pastries and premium tutoring materials — a stark contrast to Sophia’s hunger. Adrian made up his mind to take Sophia away, but Victor deliberately tripped him, sending him tumbling down the steps. Lucas mocked his build and criminal record to his face. To end the confrontation, Sophia had to tell her father that Victor treated her well, and asked him to leave. Adrian gathered his scattered old clothes and Sophia’s photo from the ground alone. He resolved to earn money