Edward spent his life building a company with his childhood friend, Rick. Even after stepping down from management, he remained a loyal employee. So when a mass layoff email arrived with his name on it, he was devastated. The new owner, Rick’s grandson Dan, had deemed him “too old” for the company’s modern direction.

Heartbroken and alone, Edward packed his things and left quietly. Then came a surprising phone call: Rick had named Edward the sole owner of the company in his will. Dan had only been given temporary control to learn.

At the lawyer’s office, Dan admitted his mistakes. Edward didn’t fire him — he mentored him. Together, they rebuilt the company’s core values.

Years later, Edward retired by choice, leaving the company in Dan’s capable hands. “Don’t let your grandfather — or me — down,” he said. Dan never did. The company thrives, built on friendship, humility, and second chances.