The city woke to compassion.
Every major news outlet carried the same headline before noon.
KANE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL INITIATIVE FOR BLACKWOOD FIRE VICTIMS.
Images followed immediately.
Candles.
White roses.
Names projected across glass buildings at dawn.
And at the center of every photograph stood Victor Kane, solemn and composed, speaking softly with survivors whose grief had never fully healed.
The timing was flawless.
While Blackwood Industries drowned beneath scandal speculation, Victor offered remembrance.
While Damian fought allegations, Victor honored the loss.
The contrast required no explanation.
Evelyn watched the broadcast from the estate's living room, arms folded loosely as reporters praised the initiative.
“…a long overdue acknowledgment for families af
