Chapter 52

Juliet is head over heels for you. You should have used that to your advantage long ago, Hugo scolded lightly.

Brantley looked at Hugo without any emotion. I hope you won't change your mind later"

"The Lindstrom family shares the same blood. I know you're dedicated to your Municipal Government job, but don't ignore potential business profits, Hugo said, sipping his chamomile tea.

To Hugo, Brantley's mother had been more of a marriage alliance for business interests rather than a personal preference. Since her passing, Brantley's temperament had changed dramatically, but Hugo reminded himself that he was his son, after all..

"Help Jaxon whenever you can. After all, you two are brothers. About your mother... Hugo started

Brantley narrowed his eyes, hiding his emotions. I don't have a brother. My mother only had one son."

Watching Brantley walk away, Hugo sighed. He knew Brantley was exceptional but stubborn. If Brantley could let go of his grudges and work with Jaxon, they could lead the Lindstrom Group to new heights. Brantley left the study and bumped into Jaxon, who had rushed back after receiving a call from Queenie, in the hallway.

"Brantley!" Jaxon called out.

But Brantley didn't respond and simply walked away, taking Juliet with him without even staying for dinner.

The atmosphere in the car was somewhat tense.

"Brantley, does your dad dislike me?" Juliet asked, nervously twisting a piece of her clothing

"No, he doesn't mind us being together, Brantley said, his handsome face as unreadable as ever.

Juliet couldn't tell if Brantley was just trying to comfort her. Based on everyone's expression at the Lindstrom residence earlier, it was clear they weren't thrilled about her

"I'll take you to dinner, Brantley suggested

the thought of

shifted, though his thoughts remained

files before stepping out of her office. She spoke to Quinnlyn, who was working nearby. "Leave the

"Okay!" Quinnlyn replied.

hard work. I have some errands to run, so I'm leaving early. Dinner is on me tonight. Make sure to fill out your

you, Ms. Salvatore!" the team chorused. In the next moment, they started debating

smiled. She called Josiah when she was walking

corner. Seeing the closed office doors and the group excited about dinner, he felt indignant "Why does she get to leave early while I

scenery outside the windows. There were many bare tree trunks. 'How much longer until spring!" she wondered and couldn't help but think of Carlos, who

what do you guys usually do at the military base?" she

"Training," Josiah replied.

remembered how Xavier complained the first time he came back to the military base, saying life there was unbearable. She really didn't understand how Carlos and the

making Mikayla wonder if she had asked something she shouldn't

base was anything but dull. There were things Carlos had instructed them not

Chapter 52

black car stopped outside the Ludwig mansion. Selena came out and greeted Mikayla warmly. Seeing that it was Josiah driving, she kindly invited him

Salvatore, just give me a call when you're ready to leave. Josiah said,

knew each other, but it shouldn't have been like this. Even though Josiah was a Guardian and a bit arrogant, he always showed respect to Carlos and her. Selena, on the other hand, seemed to hold

and probably won't be back until late

to visit you and Natasha, Mikayla replied, handing some

to buy

respect, Mrs.

and asked,

me to direct you there when you arrived" Selena

go find her Mikayla, familiar with the place, went straight

her unspoken words and instructed the servant to bring out some hot coffee. Deidre suddenly came unexpectedly. What if they

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