MAIN CHARACTERS:

• JAMES (Adult, Male): A driven young man in his 20s, his sharp intellect and simmering resentment fuel his ambition to break free from his father’s shadow.

• THADEUS (Adult, Male): A polished, ruthless businessman in his 50s, his commanding presence and cold pragmatism hide a flicker of regret for his strained bond with his son

SYNOPSIS: In the deceptively serene shade of a park, James, a young man with a steely glint of ambition, faces off against Thadeus, his polished yet ruthless father, whose suit belies a cutthroat past. A manila envelope, heavy with secrets, becomes the fulcrum of their tense exchange, as James demands payment to fuel his tech dreams, accusing Thadeus of betrayal and destruction. The air crackles with familial wounds and defiance, as James vows to forge his own path, leaving his father with a chilling ultimatum and a fleeting nod to a fractured family, hinting at a battle just beginning.

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