Lucius was sitting at his desk, the soft hum of the room’s ambiance almost calming. The sound of a distant clock ticking rhythmically added to the stillness. His thoughts were interrupted when Adrian, his assistant, entered the room. Adrian stepped forward, holding out a phone, his face a mix of hesitation and professionalism.
"Mr. Lucius," Adrian began, "your mother is on the line. She insists on speaking with you. She says it's urgent."
Lucius sighed, a mixture of annoyance and exhaustion crossing his face. His mother, Lily Thompson, was never one to shy away from making her presence known, especially when it came to matters of family. He knew this call wasn’t going to be easy, but he also knew it was inevitable. Without a word, he took the phone from Adrian’s outstretched hand.
"Hell
