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Sergio’s voice carried a hint of mockery. “At least a dozen women in Seathburn are vying to be Mrs. Brooks. The Hoffman family isn’t even on the radar. What makes you think you can help me?”

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Cecilia had never expected Sergio to ridicule her so openly. Her face flushed with embarrassment.

Indeed, compared to the city’s elite families, the Hoffmans were considered insignificant. What made her think she stood a chance?

Sergio, seeing her embarrassed state, spoke coldly, “Get out. I won’t repeat myself.”

Biting her lip, Cecilia finally fled the study room.

“Mr. Brooks, was it necessary to be so harsh with Ms. Hoffman? She’s still young and in her salad days.” Larry ventured cautiously. “Are you questioning my decisions?”

“No, Mr. Brooks.”

Sergio would have shown more patience with women at Cecilia’s age, even if it was just a facade. He wouldn’t have used such a harsh tone, especially considering the decent relationship between the

see anyone who doesn’t belong to the Brooks family in this house. Do you

Brooks. I’ll take

moved in yesterday to care for Hailey, was now

sour, and she pleaded

Lailey, “Mrs. Brooks

Senior, your health is still unstable. I can’t

expect me to do if you can’t even

disobedient. She couldn’t control him anymore and

was being abandoned again. She’d been attentive in caring for Hailey in

dear, once Sergio divorces Maeve,

heart sank. Did she have to wait for Sergio and

the current situation, would Sergio even agree to a divorce? And even if they

Hoffman home and thank Mrs. Hoffman

Brooks Senior”

becoming Mrs. Brooks?

“Ms. Hoffman was so absurd. She was making a scene, refusing to leave, and still dreaming of becoming Mrs. Brooks. If you ask me, it’s