Daniel paced back and forth in his office, his phone pressed to his ear. The conversation with his uncle was spiraling into familiar territory.
"Uncle Roger, I understand your concerns, but we need to handle this matter with integrity," Daniel said, trying to keep his voice steady.
"Integrity? Daniel, this is about survival. If we don’t act now, we lose everything," his uncle’s voice crackled with frustration.
Daniel sighed. "But we can’t just claim the assets illegally. There are laws, and we need to follow them."
Uncle David's tone turned icy. "Laws? Your father didn’t mind bending them when it suited him. Don't be naive, Daniel. I can still frame him with corruption charges. If I do, you’ll lose your house and your shares from the company."
Daniel felt a cold knot tighten in his st
