Tyler's Rise To Power

glow over the bustling crowd. Elder Vega's seventieth birthday party was in full swing

phia, his youngest granddaughter. She handed hi

eyes twinkling with delight as he accepted th

ys dreamed of having my own apar

interrupted with a smile. "You'

I hate to ask, but could I get one of those luxury b

"Anything for you. I'll make sure it

the conversation. "Grandpa, can I have a new spor

rprise. "A sports car? How about I get

ned. "Are you se

said, patting Alex on t

. She made her way to her father, holding a sparkling bottle of ch

ed, accepting the champagne with a grin. "I wo

came forward with their wishes. Elder Vega li

atch, Dad?" his son-

ega said, his tone earnest

ited editions,"

with a nod. "I'll make sur

. Elder Vega's promises flowed as freely as the champagne, each wish

e heartfelt promises continued

filling the air. Tyler Tonga, feeling the weight of the

get a scooter," Tyler said, his

ughter erupted. "A scooter?" Aunt Helen exc

wants a scooter?" Uncle J

ning. "I just thought it would help with ge

the family only because of her decision. Since then, he had been the butt

you'd get more respect," Helen contin

e. "I thought it woul

. Tyler sighed and took a step back, resigning h

lder Vega's face darkened. H

a scooter?" he roared

ndfather. "Grandpa, please, it's just a small

A small request? After all the trouble

ng Tyler more deeply. Hailey's attempts to calm the

a distinguished manager from the Tonga Enterprise, e

d with a wide grin. "And I have

new arrival. Tyler watched as Quest stepped co

k you," Quest began, "wo

iley stood frozen, her eyes da

ers. He was left standing in the middle of the laughter and der

haos as Quest's propo

inda said, her eyes sparkling. "

"Tyler's just a laughingstock. T

c. "I need to think about this,

forward. "I'll buy you a scooter, Tyler," s

d. "What? No, I'm n

ed in. "Tyler, if you divorce her

mly. "I'm not doing it.

ick around for someone who's cl

ot take the money a

le. "My commitment to Hailey is not

aught in the middle, felt overwhelmed as the family's opinions clashed around her. Tyler