Page 40 of Saved By A Dark Billionaire
I took a sip, worried it would taste terrible, and would have to drink the whole cup because I am too polite. Thankfully, despite its color, it was very delicious. I gulped it down without a problem, feeling a little more energized now. I was still mainly feeling numb emotionally. It was an odd feeling, one I knew I needed to be careful of. I can’t fall into a depression again. My phone buzzed on my nightstand, causing me to jump as it broke the silence. I grabbed it, seeing Leo's name.
Leo:Lucas told me you need help planning your mom's service. I'm coming over in an hour. I'll bring the binder my mom made. Don't worry about anything, Liv. We got you.
Leo's text made me feel a little better. It was nice knowing they were here to help. I hated that Leo had gone through this. It was tragic for us both.
Olive:Thank you, Leo. I honestly appreciate it. I doubt I could afford most of it.
My phone rang with an unknown number. I rarely answer unknown numbers, but I felt compelled to answer this one.
"Hello?"
Lucas looked at me curiously. I could tell he wanted to know who was on the phone.
"Hello, my name is Daniel Warren. I'm a lawyer from Frank and Fran. Is this Abigail Rose's daughter, Olive Brewer?" A man asked, filling me with worry. Why would a lawyer be calling me?.
"Yes, this is her."
"I am so sorry for your loss, Ms. Brewer. I am..I was your mother's lawyer. She has left a will, and you are the primary beneficiary. Is there a time you can stop by my office today so I may read it to you? I know you're dealing with a lot, but her will has her plans for her burial and money to cover it," he explained, suddenly making me feel antsy to get to his office right away.
"Yeah. I'll be right there. Is there a way you could text me the address?" I asked him, getting off the bed and scrambling through my drawers.
"Yes. I'll send it right away. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss."
"Thank you. I'll see you soon."
I hung up, quickly changing. Lucas found his way to me again, grabbing my sides and turning me to face him.
"What happened?" He furrowed his brow, concerned for me.
"It was my mom's lawyer. I need to go to his office. Mom left plans for her burial and he needs to read her will to me." I explained. "Can you let Leo know not to come yet? I am not sure when I'll be back. I'll text you both whenever I get home again."
"Want me to come with you?" He offered, but I shook my head.
"No, I'll take Hailey. Thank you, though. Go be with Leo until I get back."
"If you say so, my Rose. Please, text me if you change your mind or if you needanything."
"Okay." I nodded as he leaned down and captured my lips in a very tender kiss.
"I'll see you later."
He left my room with me staring at his back. He was devilishly handsome even with his tousled bed head. I enjoyed watching him walk away. His ass was a pleasant distraction, my eye candy of sorts. I shook my head, snapping myself out of the Lucas spell.I need to go.I grabbed Hailey and had her drive us to the lawyer's office. A sweet receptionist, who gave me sad eyes when I told her who I was here to see, greeted us.
"Ms. Brewer?" A younger guy came out to the lobby for me. He looked to be in his late 20s with dark brown hair, groomed neatly to the side.
"That's me." I stood, following him to an office in the back which read Daniel Warren.
"As I said on the phone, your mother has plans laid out for her burial. Of course, you don't have to follow her plans, but it was what she wanted."
"I want to do what she wanted," I assured him with a nod.
Hailey held my hand as Daniel read the will. Mom wanted to be cremated and have part of her ashes spread at the top of her favorite trail. She hoped I would keep an urn with the rest of her wherever I would like. He informed me mom had a half a million dollar life insurance on her before she developed cancer. The money would go entirely to me. My mouth dropped open. I had never had so much money in my life!
Daniel gave me names of excellent accountants and investors, but Hailey told me she knew some she would rather I use. Mom had a flat she had purchased which now belonged to me. He gave me the address and the spare key. I also got Mom's classic 1966 convertible Ford Mustang. I felt like Mom had left me too much, and I wondered how she had amassed all these things.
"I am sorry for your loss, Ms. Brewer. Your mother was truly a wonderful woman. I know she was a part of a lot of volunteer organizations. They'll probably be reaching out to you throughout the week to let you know if she had left any personal items with them." Daniel told me.
"Thank you." I got up from the chair, feeling this meeting was over. Daniel wrote the address of Mom's place down for me, as well as where the car was parked.
