Legitimate Heir-At-Law

189: A Family Feud

Shaquille's gaze shifted between Zayn and Khalid, his eyes searching for any signs of resistance or dissent. Zayn, with a nonchalant shrug, broke the suffocating silence, his voice laced with an undercurrent of agreement.

"Since you have made the decision, why should I object?" His words hung in the air, a subtle challenge veiled beneath the facade of compliance.

Khalid's jaw clenched, a flicker of irritation dancing in his eyes. He couldn't help but feel a surge of frustration at Zayn's seemingly effortless ability to conform.

Was he playing the role of the dutiful son, willing to accept whatever their father dictated? The realization stung, fueling his determination to assert himself.

With a forced calmness in his voice, Khalid mirrored Zayn's response, his words tinged with a hint of defiance.

"I, too, have no objections, father." It was a fragile compromise, a mask he wore to hide the storm of conflicting emotions swirling within.

Shaquille nodded, a subtle satisfaction flicker