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

instantly at the

gaze shifted, though his thoughts remained

spoke to Quinnlyn, who was working nearby. "Leave the reports on my

"Okay!" Quinnlyn replied.

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

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

called Josiah when

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

looking at the scenery outside the windows. There were many bare tree trunks. 'How much longer until spring!" she wondered and couldn't

do you guys usually do at the military

"Training," Josiah replied.

first time he came back to the military

Mikayla wonder if she had

at the rearview mirror. Life at the military base was anything but

Chapter 52

out and greeted Mikayla

Ma, Salvatore, just give me a call when you're

other, but it shouldn't have been like this. Even though Josiah was a Guardian and a

sorry! Garrett suddenly has a social engagement and probably won't be back until late

visit you and Natasha, Mikayla

buy things next time,

to show my respect, Mrs. Ludwig Mikayla looked around

and asked, "Where's

to direct you there when you arrived" Selena smiled.

her Mikayla, familiar with the place,

some hot coffee. Deidre suddenly came unexpectedly.

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