The bright afternoon sun shone warm over the large Hartley corporate headquarters.
Mason walked through the front glass doors wearing his simple grey suit.
Every worker in the building stood up and clapped their hands warmly.
They were happy to learn that their humble janitor was now their CEO.
Mason held up his hands to humbly quiet the cheering crowd.
Mason: Thank you all for your hard work and loyalty over the years.
Lily stood beside him, carrying the official new company policy folders.
Lily: Effective today, all company wages will be raised by twenty percent.
The workers cheered even louder as tears came to their joyful eyes.
Mason walked into the grand top-floor corner office for the very first time.
He sat down in the large leather chair behind the dark wooden desk.
He placed a small framed picture of his late wife right on the desk.
Mason: We finally made everything right, my dear.
Lily smiled softly as she set a fresh cup of hot coffee down beside him.
Lily: What is your very first official order as CEO, Dad?
Mason: Hire a new janitor and treat him with total respect every day.
Lily nodded her head with deep pride and love for her father.
They knew the company was finally back in kind and honest hands.
Greed had been defeated because one man chose to stay humble and patient.
Mason looked out the high window at the busy city street down below.
He knew that true wealth was not measured by money in a bank trust.
It was measured by honesty, love, and doing what was right every single day.