The Timeless Heir: Chronicles of Wealth, Wisdom, and Rebirth

The heavy oak doors loomed before Alexander as he stood at the threshold of the study. His father, Arthur Sinclair, was a formidable figure—a man whose name commanded respect and whose business acumen was feared by rivals. In his previous life, Alexander had sought his father’s approval in all the wrong ways, rebelling to prove his independence. This time, he would do things differently.

The butler opened the door, revealing Arthur Sinclair seated behind an imposing mahogany desk. His salt-and-pepper hair was combed back, his sharp gray eyes scrutinizing Alexander with a gaze that could dismantle the weak-willed. Beside him sat Evelyn Sinclair, Alexander’s mother, whose delicate features masked an iron will of her own.

"You’re late," Arthur said, his voice as cold as ever.

Alexander met his gaze with unwavering confidence. "My apologies. I was… reflecting on some important matters."

Arthur leaned back in his chair. "Good. You should. You are eighteen now, Alexander. It is time you stopped wasting your potential. You will take on a role in Sinclair Holdings, starting today. Consider it your test."

A test. Alexander knew this was his father’s way of determining his worth. In his past life, he had squandered this opportunity, choosing instead to chase short-lived pleasures. Not this time.

"What kind of test?" Alexander asked, feigning curiosity.

Arthur slid a thick folder across the desk. "A struggling subsidiary under Sinclair Holdings. On paper, it is a sinking ship. I want you to turn it around. You have one month. Succeed, and I will reconsider your position in the company. Fail, and you will be cut off."

Alexander picked up the folder and skimmed the contents. A luxury hotel chain suffering from mismanagement, declining profits, and an outdated business model. This was no test—it was a challenge meant to break him.

Perfect.

A notification from the system appeared before him.

New Mission: Revive the Failing Hotel Chain
Reward: 10,000 Wealth Points + Unlocking ‘Business Optimization’ Skill

Alexander smiled. "Consider it done, Father."

Arthur raised a brow but said nothing. Evelyn, however, studied Alexander with an unfamiliar glint in her eyes—curiosity, perhaps? Suspicion? Either way, Alexander had no time to dwell. He had an empire to build.