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 under, and Andrew was not about to waste this golden opportunity to milk every drop of benefit from their so-called brotherhood. It was not like he owed the guy anything.

Isaac clenched his jaw. "Andrew, your ambition is written all over your face. You really think our entire family is that easy to fool?"

Lennon jumped in right after. "That's right. Kevin's gone, and who knows if there even was a will? Everything you're saying—it's all your word against no one else's."

Andrew let out a cold l