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 their first dinner

her cheerful expression, Brantley's gaze shifted, though his thoughts remained inscrutable inside his

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

"Okay!" Quinnlyn replied.

so I'm leaving early. Dinner is on me

team chorused. In the next

She called Josiah when

the closed office doors and the group excited about dinner, he felt indignant "Why does she get

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

usually do at the military

"Training," Josiah replied.

came back

car fell silent, making Mikayla wonder if she had asked something she shouldn't

the military base was anything but dull.

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greeted Mikayla warmly. Seeing that it was Josiah driving, she kindly invited him in to

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

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 bit arrogant, he always showed respect to Carlos and her. Selena, on the other hand,

and probably won't be back until late at night" Selena

to visit you and

but you don't have to buy things next time,

something to show my respect, Mrs. Ludwig Mikayla

asked,

you

go find her Mikayla, familiar with the

back her unspoken words and instructed the servant to bring out some hot coffee. Deidre suddenly came unexpectedly. What if they meet... Selena wondered if she should call Carlos