"Go. call. the lawyer. I know. my condition." he spoke.

His mouth twisted as he spoke, the paralysis taking effect on half of his face.

Brandon's heart went out to him.

He nodded after a moment. "Alright, don't strain yourself too much. I'll call Mr. Frampton right away."

Parker arrived within the hour.

He wished Brandon a brief hello before dashing into the hospital room.

Cyrus and Cindy arrived at Lyon's villa, but they were stopped at the door. They tried to force their way in, but the bodyguards threw them to the ground.

"Go away immediately, or I'll call the police," one of them warned.

Earlier, Lyon had instructed...