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

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

"Okay!" Quinnlyn replied.

some errands to run, so I'm leaving early. Dinner is on me

team chorused. In the next moment, they started debating

smiled. She called Josiah when

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

bare tree trunks. 'How much longer

you guys usually do at

"Training," Josiah replied.

the first time he came back

fell silent, making Mikayla wonder if she had asked

was anything but dull.

Chapter 52

stopped outside the Ludwig mansion. Selena came out and greeted Mikayla warmly.

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

been like

suddenly has a social engagement and probably won't be

to visit you and Natasha, Mikayla replied, handing some

buy things next time, Selena

respect, Mrs. Ludwig Mikayla looked

asked,

and asked me to direct you there when you

familiar with

words and instructed the servant to bring out some hot coffee. Deidre suddenly came unexpectedly. What if they meet... Selena wondered

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