AUSTIN’S P.O.V

“Mum! What happened?” I asked, running to comfort her along with Keith. “He- H -He” she tried to speak but couldn’t stop sobbing. “Who are you talking about, Mum? What has happened? Calm down! Please calm down! Chole, go and get a glass of water for my mother” I ordered one of the servants who was around. She hurried into the kitchen and came back after a few minutes. “Here mum, take a sip” I took the water from Chole and handed it over to my mum. Drinking some of the water, she calmed down enough to speak.

“What happened?” Keith and I both asked at the same time. “Your father is not thinking straight at all. He- he- he has turned your brother Jake against you, son” she said, sobbing some more. “What do you mean?” I asked, startled by the news that my own father would be against me. “He wants to take you out from your position and give it to Jake because