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Gold, Pride, and a Locked Door: A Son’s Final Goodbye
This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/gold-pride-and-a-locked-door-a-sons-final-goodbye.
Henry Ivraine defies his miser father and leaves Paradise estate at dawn, choosing freedom and uncertainty over inherited wealth.
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In Chapter II, Henry Ivraine confronts his miserly father over money, dignity, and a life of emotional captivity at Paradise estate. Refusing to endure further humiliation, he walks away from wealth and inheritance, vowing to make his own fortune. His brother Ernest stays behind to guard the family legacy, setting up a powerful conflict between freedom and security.
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By HackerNoonThis story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/gold-pride-and-a-locked-door-a-sons-final-goodbye.
Henry Ivraine defies his miser father and leaves Paradise estate at dawn, choosing freedom and uncertainty over inherited wealth.
Check more stories related to futurism at: https://hackernoon.com/c/futurism.
You can also check exclusive content about #science-fiction, #hackernoon-books, #project-gutenberg, #astounding-stories, #astounding-stories-feb-2026, #ebooks, #public-domain-sci-fi, #top-sci-fi-books, and more.
This story was written by: @astoundingstories. Learn more about this writer by checking @astoundingstories's about page,
and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com.
In Chapter II, Henry Ivraine confronts his miserly father over money, dignity, and a life of emotional captivity at Paradise estate. Refusing to endure further humiliation, he walks away from wealth and inheritance, vowing to make his own fortune. His brother Ernest stays behind to guard the family legacy, setting up a powerful conflict between freedom and security.