CHAPTER 022.

Charles cleared his throat and wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, then turned to Kendrick again;

"I'm really glad that your father linked you to me, he called me on the phone some days ago and told me of your mother's demise, I'm truly sorry for your loss."

His eyes narrowed a bit, then Kendrick shook his head gently and replied; "It's all fine, sir."

"I'm sure your dad wants the best for you, and that's why he has prepared you just early enough… You know, in our days, It wasn't so." He added.

"You've said it all sir, and I won't let him down.. Kendrick said, "So tell me more about the deal." He asked.

" Yeah, it's a grand mansion, going on Auction with a starting price bid of five hundred million dollars, it belonged to an oil magnet in Houston, Texas who just kicked the bucket lately." Mr. Charles replied, his voice sounding confident, he seemed to gesture at every word he said.

"That's a big one, there! Kendrick exclaimed, his eyes widening in astonishment as he fixed a di