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

up, Aaron sat

secretary asked, "Mr. Lewis,

about what kind of person my future brother-in-law

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

right after

not to be taken

seemed to

Lewis has a

put on a straight

sure if

returned the phone to Grace. She caught his finger and shook it

my fault for not taking care of myself, and you got lectured by

and said, "I should

brother... Jake, has he been causing

she had overheard and

"I still have a

laughed, "If you prank him once, he won't ever drink your coffee

"There's always a way."

to get warmer. Xander's heart had never felt so at peace with

Grace's

ran

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