From the moment Fabian Holmes called and started speaking, whether in conversation or between the lines, he consistently sided with Theodore Holmes, which Michael Linton heard very clearly and felt distinctly.
Fabian's natural bias towards Theodore made Michael very uncomfortable. He felt aggrieved for his nephew Easton Holmes and sensed the injustice.
They're both sons, so why treat them differently?
"Easton is also your son. You should just speak to him directly." If he guessed correctly, his brother-in-law had already called his nephew, and since his nephew refused, he was calling him.
"I just called him and mentioned this matter, but he said there was no room for negotiation. That's why I'm calling you, hoping you can help persuade him." Fabian hadn't realized Michael had already figured this out and honestly shared the situation with his brother-in-law, hoping he could assist.
