Chapter 14...a

LENOX POV

5 YEARS AGO

The news of my parent's death came like a bolt out of the blue.

It's been a week since I lost my parents to a car accident and I'm yet to recover from it. Though I portrayed a straight and calm facade, I knew I wasn't fine.

I've been busy with my father's lawyer since then, concerning his will. My father had bequeathed more than half of his properties and establishments to my name, while the residue was shared between my sister and stepbrother.

It's a lot to handle but I'm sure my father trusts me enough to give me a lot and I don't plan to disappoint him.

I struggle out of my bed to get the door as the bell to my penthouse rings. Standing before me was my stepbrother dressed in a black hoodie and black jeans. It was funny cause it wasn't his taste but I couldn't find the vehemence to laugh.

"I haven't seen you since the news. Are you okay?" I ask as he walks in and I shut the door.

"No. I haven't." He's always been one to be sincere. "I spoke to father's lawy