He remains haunted from having seen his father commit suicide on the latter 's 48th birthday .
Nicholas Van Orton , a wealthy investment banker , is estranged from both his ex-wife and his younger brother , Conrad .
Nicholas Van Orton remains haunted from having seen Nicholas Van Orton 's father commit suicide on the latter 's 48th birthday .
Nicholas Van Orton , a wealthy investment banker , is estranged from both his ex-wife and his younger brother , Conrad .