The next morning . . . “It’s true, Derek,” Francis Chadwick with Chadwick, Harvey, and Whitman Law Firm, stated. He was a tall man, slim and with white hair around his temples. “I drew it up myself.” “Son of a bitch,” Derek sneered. “I can’t believe he’s doing this.” “What I can’t believe is he hasn’t boxed your ears,” Francis said snottily. “I saw your mother the other day at the country club. She acted like she was embarrassed to be there.” Derek rolled his eyes ruefully. “Francis, my father isn’t the only one who has you on retainer.” Francis kept his stance and insolent expression, acting like he wasn’t intimidated. “Bottom line is there’s nothing you can do other than meet your father’s requirements – in the year time frame which starts today. That’s all you have to do. If you do, he’ll instruct me to destroy the codicil. If not, your father will let it stand after a year has passed and you will be officially
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