Grace was close enough to hear Aaron's words and stuck out her tongue.

Xander patted her head gently and braced himself for the scolding.

Aaron didn't dwell on it further and changed the subject.

"I attended a meeting today and ran into Jake."

Xander was startled when he heard this. Then, he regained his composure.

Nobody else was aware that Xander had a brother. He didn't expect Aaron to know. Turns out this was an unspoken secret amongst the elites of Frenda.

"The meeting was about foreign trade distribution. Jake was there.

"He was injured, sitting at the back. He didn't recognize me. I heard you demoted him."

"It's temporary. He can still be of use when the time comes."

"After the meeting ended, I saw Uncle Raymond teaching him a lesson as I was leaving the parking lot."

Xander understood the reason but remained silent for a moment.

"Jake's still his son, after all. You should be cautious."

Aaron was clearly giving a heartfelt warning.

"I understand."

caught on. A hint

up, Aaron

asked, "Mr. Lewis, what are you thinking

about what kind of person my

thought of how Jake was willing to risk everything to return to headquarters even after Xander had demoted

was intent on compensating him. But right after the meeting, Jake

was not to be taken

secretary seemed to

Lewis has a

put on

if he

phone to Grace. She caught his finger and

for not taking care of myself, and you

smiled and said,

Jake, has he been causing

knew she had overheard and sat

said, "I still

laughed, "If you prank him once, he

"There's always a way."

weather was starting to get warmer. Xander's heart had never felt so at peace with his loved one by his

Grace's

ran wild, and she said,

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