John Davey Harris ✨

John Davy Harris had already built an empire of factories amid the rapid technological progress. Despite his achievements, he found himself forced into a marriage with Molly Grace, arranged by his parents for the benefit of their status. They believed an heir of such an empire needed a suitable wife, and a marriage to a wealthy family's daughter would solidify their position. Though John disliked the arrangement, he had no choice. Without full control of the empire, opposing the decision risked losing everything. He accepted it as a necessary sacrifice for the future. The newlyweds were given an estate near London. Now, John could focus on his work and began setting up his grand study. As he considered the layout, deciding on a long table by the window, his thoughts were interrupted by a soft knock on the door. —Come in," he said.