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coddling Max.”
    “That’s bull shit, Max was just better with money and investments.”
    “You don’t have to tell me about it, I helped him set up the Foundation.”
    “I didn’t know that.”
    “Why would you? Max never bragged about anything he did. He and I used to talk all the time. I guess he was comfortable confiding in me.”
    “I always appreciated how much he seemed to understand me.”
    “Of course he did. Max knew what it was to be a younger twin brother by a few lousy minutes. Max counted on Travis inheriting the bulk of your father’s interests. That’s the way it was it their world. You, like Max, were never taken seriously no matter what you did. Max resented the fact his brother treated you boys, exactly as their father treated them.”
    “I knew Max understood, I just didn’t’ realize he felt the same way. He always acted so confident, let things roll off him.”
    “That’s the irony of being born second of privilege. Max left the bulk of his money to you with the understanding that while the money didn’t make the situation better, he expected you to carry on his legacy to help the underprivileged.”
    “I love the work I do for his foundation. Watching people who need help is very rewarding. I think that’s why he was so good at it. He knew what it did for others made a real difference. Dad on the other hand thinks it’s all about the money.”
    “That’s why he left his fortune to you, not Travis. Travis would be hell-bent on doubling the money, not concentrating on helping people. Your Uncle Max hired brilliant financial advisors, but he needed someone who had a heart to help find those who need it the most.
    “I’m glad you told me this. It helps.” Trent’s heart tightened at the thought of his uncle. “Damn I miss him.”
    “The money will never run out.”
    “I know. I went over the list of charities and non-profits last week and sent back the list of who to help this month.”
    “I got it.”
    “Why’d you get it?”
    “I’m on the board of directors, silently of course, but I thought you should know. When Max told me about what he was doing and asked me to help, I realized it was a good thing. I needed to see what a real philanthropist was all about. I enjoy helping the foundations charities and even helped him create a few.”
    “What I like most is that he did it and demanded the deeds needed to remain anonymous,” he said, pride choking off the last word.
    “He got that from the movie Magnificent Obsession .”
    “Yeah, he told me.”
    “Did you and Max ever have any deep conversations? Why do I seem to know more about him than you do,” Kat asked.
    “You know how it was in my family.”
    “Yeah I do. It’s too bad. You’re a good man Trent. Max would be proud of you.”
    “If only the rest of the family thought so. What do you think they’d say if they knew the truth? Travis the Perfect has a problem.”
    “You know you’d never rat on your brother, even if he’s an annoying pain in the ass.”
    “I know, but it’s about damn time I catch a break.” He sat up abruptly too anxious to be horizontal.
    “What, you want to save the day like Travis?”
    “Screw that, I want to save the day and get the girl. Everyone says I live a charmed life. Why not find out.” He stood up and walked to the dresser where he picked up a picture of himself, Travis, and Kat as carefree happy kids.
    “If you’re talking about Sabrina, you better be talking the truth. If I find out you’re screwing with her like one of your Swedish models I’ll rip your nards off and won’t bother using a knife.”
    “When did you get so bloodthirsty?”
    “When you decided to play games with the family and my friend—did I make myself clear?”
    “Crystal.”
    “Good.”
    “Kat—”
    “Yes?”
    “Ah—remember when I asked you to introduce me to Sabrina at your party?”
    “Yeah.”
    “Why’d you really tell me no?” They’d been on the same volleyball team in