It has been decided, in the best interests of our family, that I shall assume responsibility for the mining operations left vacant by my father and brother. I embrace this decision with earnestness, for my uncle and cousins, who stand beside me, were as pivotal in the establishment of our family’s bank as I.
I am only human, however, and in the quiet recesses of my heart a melancholy settles. I devoted years to my pursuits, only to find myself retracing steps I once thought I left behind.
Nevertheless, the unity and strength of our family stand paramount. With unwavering resolve, I shall dedicate myself to the advancement of the Sterling name.