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

the thought of their first

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

before stepping out of her office. She spoke to Quinnlyn, who was working nearby. "Leave the reports on my

"Okay!" Quinnlyn replied.

leaving early. Dinner is on me tonight. Make sure to fill out your overtime sheets," Mikayla

team chorused. In the

smiled. She called Josiah when she was walking

up from his corner. Seeing the closed office doors and the group excited about dinner, he felt indignant "Why does she get

were many bare tree trunks. 'How much longer until spring!" she wondered and

guys usually do at the military

"Training," Josiah replied.

thought. "Was it boring every day?" She remembered how Xavier complained the first time he came back to the military base, saying life there was unbearable. She really didn't understand how Carlos and the others put

silent, making Mikayla wonder if she

the military base was anything but dull. There were things Carlos

Chapter 52

greeted Mikayla warmly.

when you're ready to leave. Josiah said, then

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.

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

you and

you don't have to buy things next time, Selena said

respect, Mrs. Ludwig Mikayla looked around the

and asked, "Where's

me to direct you there when you

familiar with the

Deidre suddenly came unexpectedly. What if they meet... Selena wondered if she