He laid the thick stack of papers on the desk with a sharp slap that echoed through the quiet room. The property documents for the family estate sat under the harsh desk lamp, the edges slightly curled from handling. He smoothed the top page with one hand and tapped the clause with a thick finger.

"Look here. Section fourteen. Ownership of the ancestral property transfers exclusively upon fulfillment of designated family duties". He read the words slowly, voice low and steady. "The recipient shall demonstrate absolute loyalty to the family line through acts of submission and service as required by the current head of household. Failure to comply results in permanent forfeiture of all claims."