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."

on. A hint was

hanging up,

asked, "Mr. Lewis, what are you

of person my

how Jake was willing to risk everything to return to headquarters even

after the meeting, Jake fell

was not to be

secretary seemed to miss the

Lewis has a

put on a

not sure if he could be my

the phone to Grace. She caught

taking care of myself, and you got lectured

and said, "I should

he been causing trouble

had overheard and sat back

"I still have a lot

"If you prank him once, he won't ever

"There's always a way."

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Grace's hand

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