chapter 19

I briefly close my eyes, inhaling deeply before I turn around.

What's wrong with you?" Gareth asks. He doesn't wait for my answer before he continues. "They are about to announce Father's will." He says, smiling momentarily when a camera swindles to us.

Unlike me, Gareth has been thriving pretty well with the commotion going on. He's been having countless meetings, preparing to take the mantle of the new CEO of Rodriquez Brands. A position that I don't care for. I just want to be out of here as soon as possible.

"Okay," I say tightly and head to the room where Father's will is to be announced.

I manage to enter the room before my legs give up. My breath comes out in a labored gasp. My head spins and I feel like a weight is lunged into my chest. I am on the brink of breakdown with the myriad of emotions overwhelming me. It's too much than I can take. Too much.

"Are you okay?" A voice cut through the stillness and my spine straightens