Episode 2
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After the incident in the children’s room, things settled down.
Ryan stood quietly beside his mother.
After a few minutes, his grandfather’s assistant came.
“Sir is calling,” he said.
Ryan’s father was also called.
They both went to the office room inside the mansion.
Inside, several senior executives were already present.
It wasn’t just a family gathering anymore —
It was a business meeting.
Before the meeting started, Ryan’s grandfather looked at him.
He said,
“You created trouble.”
As a simple punishment, he told Ryan to kneel down in a corner.
Ryan didn’t argue.
He quietly went and knelt down.
The meeting began.
One of the executives spoke,
“Sir, the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, is expected to visit India soon.”
Another added,
“This could be an important opportunity for international business connections.”
They discussed possible plans —
Partnerships
Investments
Expansion opportunities
Ryan stayed in the corner.
Silent.
Listening.
Even in that position…
He was paying attention to every word.
The discussion continued for some time.
Ryan’s grandfather looked at Rahul and asked,
“Rahul, what do you think?”
Rahul gave his answer.
It was similar to the other executives —
That the visit of the American President, Bill Clinton, would not bring much immediate benefit.
The grandfather listened.
He didn’t ask anyone else anything.
After a moment, he said,
“That’s enough.”
The meeting ended there.
Everyone stood up and started leaving the room.
Ryan stayed quiet.
He was still kneeling where he was.
After the meeting ended, everyone left the room.
The office became quiet.
Only Ryan and his grandfather remained.
Ryan was still kneeling.
His grandfather looked at him for a moment, then said,
“Stand up.”
Ryan stood up calmly.
After a short pause, his grandfather asked,
“What do you really think about this visit?”
Ryan answered simply,
“I think this time it can be good for us.”
His grandfather didn’t interrupt.
Ryan continued,
“Recently, India conducted nuclear tests and became a nuclear power.”
“Because of that, relations with America were tense before.”
He paused, then said,
“But now, America will want to stabilize relations with India.”
“They won’t want conflict with another nuclear power.”
Ryan spoke clearly,
“So this visit can improve ties.”
“And if relations improve, our business opportunities in America can also increase.”
The room was quiet again.
His grandfather looked at him —
this time more carefully.
Ryan finished speaking.
For a moment, the room was quiet.
His grandfather looked at him…
surprised.
Then a small grin appeared on his face.
He said,
“If what you said turns out to be correct, I will give you a gift.”
After a pause, he added,
“And if you get good marks in school, I’ll also give you a real horse.”
Ryan nodded.
Some time passed.
The visit of the American President, Bill Clinton, was completed.
Relations between India and the United States started improving.
Ryan’s prediction turned out to be right.
One day, his grandfather called him.
“Come, have lunch with me.”
They sat together for lunch.
After some time, his grandfather said,
“You were right. Tell me, what do you want as your gift?”
Ryan replied simply,
“I want the horse.”
Then he added,
“And a place to keep it… a small ranch.”
His grandfather looked at him, then nodded.
“Fine.”
Ryan didn’t say anything more.
But in his mind —
He was already thinking about land.
About places that would grow in the future.
About opportunities no one else was noticing yet.
He didn’t mention any of it.
After lunch, Ryan quietly went back home.
Some time later, his grandfather called him again to the mansion.
Ryan went to his grandfather’s office.
His grandfather handed him some documents.
“This is for you.”
Ryan looked at them.
It was land.
200 acres.
Ryan paused.
Then he said,
“But you said 100 acres.”
His grandfather replied calmly,
“When you buy in bulk, the price per acre becomes lower.”
“So I bought 200 acres.”
Ryan nodded.
The land was registered in Ryan’s name.
At that time, its total cost was around ₹200 crores.
Ryan didn’t say much.
He just accepted it.
But in his mind —
He understood the value of what he had just received.
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