Reckless Marriage Unyielding Love

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

Juliet's mood lifted instantly at the thought of

shifted, though his thoughts remained inscrutable inside his deep

Quinnlyn, who

"Okay!" Quinnlyn replied.

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

the team chorused. In the next

smiled. She called Josiah when she was walking

closed office doors and the group excited about dinner, he

the scenery outside the windows. There were many bare tree trunks. 'How much longer until spring!" she

guys usually do at the military base?"

"Training," Josiah replied.

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

car fell silent, making Mikayla wonder if she had asked something she

the military base was anything but dull. There were

Chapter 52

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

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

Josiah and Selena talked and looked at each other. Sure, Josiah used to be Carlos' driver and they knew each other, but it shouldn't have been like this. Even though Josiah was a Guardian and a

has a social engagement and probably won't be back until late at night"

visit you and

have to buy

show my respect,

asked,

you there when you arrived" Selena smiled. "It's

her Mikayla, familiar with the place, went

to bring out some hot coffee. Deidre suddenly came