Andrew shrugged casually. "Look, I'm just here to pass along Kevin's will. Whether or not you listen—that's your family's business. I was there when Kevin died, and let me tell you—it was brutal. Absolutely brutal.

"But even when he knew he wasn't going to make it, his mind was still on this family. He said Ms. Yara had to take over. If she didn't, he wouldn't be able to rest in peace."

Andrew delivered his fabricated tale with a straight face and zero guilt.

Kevin was already six feet und