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

mood lifted instantly at the thought of their first dinner

though his thoughts remained inscrutable inside

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 come in early tomorrow

"Okay!" Quinnlyn replied.

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

chorused. In the next moment, they started debating what to

called Josiah when she

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

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

you guys usually do at the

"Training," Josiah replied.

first time 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 asked

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

Chapter 52

black car stopped outside the Ludwig mansion. Selena came out and greeted Mikayla warmly. Seeing that it was

me a call when you're ready to

been like this. Even though Josiah was a

and probably won't

to visit you and Natasha, Mikayla replied, handing some gifts to the

you don't have to buy things next time,

a little something to show my respect, Mrs. Ludwig Mikayla looked around the living

asked,

asked me to direct you there when you

find her Mikayla, familiar with the place, went straight

hot coffee. Deidre suddenly came unexpectedly. What if they meet... Selena wondered if she should call Carlos or

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