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

at the thought of their first dinner

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

desk, locking up important files before stepping out of her office. She spoke to Quinnlyn, who was working nearby. "Leave the reports on my desk later. I'll

"Okay!" Quinnlyn replied.

so I'm leaving early. Dinner is on me tonight. Make sure to fill

the team chorused. In the next moment,

She called Josiah when she

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

in the back seat, looking at the scenery outside the windows. There were many bare tree trunks. 'How much longer until spring!" she wondered

what do you guys usually do

"Training," Josiah replied.

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

silent, making Mikayla wonder if she had

glanced at the rearview mirror. Life at the military base was anything but dull. There were things Carlos had instructed them not

Chapter 52

greeted Mikayla warmly. Seeing that

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

shouldn't have been like this. Even though

suddenly has a social engagement and probably won't be

just came to visit you and Natasha, Mikayla replied, handing

to buy things next time, Selena

little something to show my respect,

and asked, "Where's

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

her Mikayla, familiar with the place, went

coffee. Deidre suddenly came unexpectedly. What

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