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Imagine a billionaire trying to choose the right heir to inherit his fortune. The first on the list is forty-year-old Alex – Van's eldest son. Maria is thirty-five years old. She is the middle daughter and a talented artist. John – Mr. Louis's thirty-three-year-old youngest son – is disabled. Van has known his best friend, Helen, since they were kids. And he has several others to choose from. What would you do? Help him weigh the pros and cons of each choice to make the most ethical decision. Animation is created by Bright Side.
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00:00Finally, a billionaire called Mr. Van Louie realizes he's living his last days.
00:06He decides to leave all his huge fortune to someone.
00:10After thinking it over, he's left with seven candidates.
00:13Each person is different from the others.
00:16Each has their own motives and merits.
00:18And each and every one of them has some hidden secrets.
00:23Before making the final decision, Mr. Louie decides to listen to the candidates' life
00:27stories to figure out who truly deserves the inheritance.
00:32But keep in mind that not everything is as it seems, and sometimes it's the loveliest
00:37people who hide the darkest secrets.
00:41But before we eavesdrop on the conversations the billionaire is having with his nearest
00:46and dearest, let's sneak a peek at the characters and life stories of these people.
00:52The first on the list is 40-year-old Alex, Van's eldest son.
00:57At first sight, he's a successful businessman, just like his father.
01:02Since childhood, he's always been trying to please Mr. Louie.
01:05And now, he's sick and tired of his image of a good son.
01:10It might be the reason why his business is in deep crisis, and the situation is so bad
01:15that the word bankruptcy has already been whispered.
01:19But is Alex desperate enough to do something unforgivable?
01:22We'll see.
01:24Maria is 35 years old.
01:27She's the middle daughter and a talented artist.
01:30Unlike her elder brother, she's always been independent, which caused a rift between her
01:34and Alex.
01:36But even though she looks cheerful and carefree, she's in debt and currently experiences too
01:41much drama in her life.
01:44She hopes that the inheritance can help her fix her career and recover from a financial
01:48setback.
01:49John, Mr. Louie's 33-year-old youngest son, is disabled.
01:55But despite the limitations of his own body, he's a doctor, and a good one at that.
02:01He is devoted to his profession, and spends most of his time in hospital helping people.
02:08Van has known his best friend, Helen, since they were kids.
02:11Helen is 65 years old, and she's been with him through many ups and downs.
02:16At the moment, she's working as a volunteer helping those in need.
02:20She hopes she'll get the inheritance.
02:22She's always speaking of opening her own shelter for homeless animals.
02:27Peter, who is 50 years old, is Van's trusted business partner and confidant, who has always
02:33helped Mr. Louie in all his endeavors.
02:37Peter seems to be dedicated to his work, and it might even be true.
02:41But his true intention is to take over Van's company after the man passes away.
02:46Is Peter eager enough to speed up this process?
02:49We'll see, I guess.
02:52Anna is 28 years old, and she's Mr. Louie's housemaid.
02:57She's been working for him since she was 20, and has earned a reputation of a modest and
03:02hard-working young woman.
03:04Anna has got a small son, and she dreams that he will study in the best college in the country.
03:10That inheritance could come in handy.
03:13And finally, we've got Max, Mr. Louie's bodyguard, who is 37 years old.
03:19Even though he's extremely charming, Max seems to be the black sheep, since he spent seven
03:25years in jail when he was younger.
03:28No one but Mr. Louie knows the real depth of his crimes.
03:32Max seems to regret his past, and does everything to make amends.
03:37Now let's sneak into the billionaire's bedroom, where he speaks to all these people in turn.
03:43When Alex enters, his father doesn't waste a second.
03:46I know about the problems with business you're experiencing.
03:51I don't think leaving you all my money will save the day.
03:55Alex objects.
03:56I must admit that my company is nearing bankruptcy, but what you don't know is that I have my
04:02own charity fund, which needs a lot of funding.
04:04I really need this money to keep helping people.
04:08Maria carefully enters her father's bedroom, and greets him.
04:12She says,
04:13Dad, I'm so sorry I haven't been by your side recently.
04:18The billionaire remarks,
04:19Yes, I know you've been very busy with your social life.
04:25It's not that.
04:26I opened a school for young artists and was busy there.
04:30Is this explanation enough to excuse a daughter neglecting her father?
04:34We'll see.
04:36John slowly and clumsily enters his father's room.
04:40He heavily sits in the chair near Van's bed.
04:44Dad, I'm so sorry to hear about your state.
04:48If only I could help you.
04:50Mr. Louis interrupts him.
04:53Even if you could, you wouldn't, because you're the reason for my condition.
04:59John is terribly shocked.
05:02What are you talking about?
05:04Don't play innocent.
05:06Now I know you've been poisoning me for years.
05:09You've got access to rare medicines and you use it to your advantage.
05:14Exasperated, Van Louis invites the next visitor.
05:18Helen enters with a sad expression on her face.
05:21My dearest friend, I'm so sorry to see you like this.
05:25I'm also sorry I didn't visit.
05:28I was busy at the volunteer center.
05:31But the billionaire doesn't seem to be happy to see her.
05:35Do you think I don't know about your gambling addiction?
05:39I know what you want to spend my money on after I pass away.
05:43Definitely not on an animal shelter.
05:47After all that shouting, Peter feels nervous.
05:51He suspects that Van knows about his plans and dishonest schemes.
05:55And he's right.
05:57But what he hears next makes him freeze.
06:00Peter, my loyal partner, I know you wanted to lay your hands on my business, but I also
06:07know that recently you've abandoned this idea.
06:11I'm aware of all those cases in which you negotiated with our clients to save the company
06:16and its reputation.
06:18I know that you spent your own money to solve the issues my business had.
06:22Thank you.
06:24When Anna enters the room, Mr. Louis smiles kindly.
06:28How is your son?
06:30I know you're dreaming of getting that inheritance to help your kid.
06:35I also bet you want to lead a luxurious lifestyle and drive an expensive car.
06:40But you must understand that I have my own children and I need to take care of them.
06:47Anna exclaims, Of course I understand, Mr. Louis.
06:51I don't need all those riches.
06:53My only wish is for you to get better.
06:56Eventually, Max comes to talk to Van.
07:00Hey, Mr. Louis, I feel so bad about your condition.
07:04How can I help you?
07:07You've helped me enough, Max.
07:08You have literally saved my life countless times in drastic situations.
07:13But now, you can be sure that I won't reveal your secrets.
07:18I'll take them with me to the grave.
07:21After talking to each of the candidates, Mr. Louis was left deep in thought.
07:26Should he leave his money to his eldest son, whose life was dedicated to pleasing his father?
07:32Should his daughter get the inheritance?
07:35Despite her image, she's actually bringing a lot of good to this world.
07:40Should Van forgive his youngest son, or should he report him to the police?
07:45Should he help Helen?
07:47After all, despite all her flaws, she's his oldest friend.
07:52Should he reward Peter, or should he help Anna ensure a bright future for her kid?
07:58Maybe he should show Max how much he appreciates his loyalty.
08:02The billionaire is at a loss.
08:05He drinks his medicinal tea and finally comes to a conclusion.
08:09He slowly and with great difficulty gets up from his bed and shuffles to the door.
08:15He opens it and sees seven people.
08:19All of them are waiting for his verdict.
08:22So what do you think?
08:24Who will Mr. Louis leave all his money to?
08:28Think twice, or maybe even thrice, since there are many worthy candidates.
08:34And now get ready for the great reveal.
08:37Van Louis decides to leave all his inheritance to Anna.
08:42All because the billionaire is actually the father of Anna's son.
08:47Now the little guy and his mom don't need to worry.
08:50The kid will get the best education.
08:52A bright future awaits him.
08:56What Mr. Van Louis doesn't know, though, is that the boy's father is actually Max,
09:01the charming ex-criminal who stole Anna's heart many years ago.

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