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

instantly at the thought of their

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

her 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.

"Okay!" Quinnlyn replied.

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

team chorused. In the next

noise and smiled. She called Josiah when she

doors and the group excited about dinner, he

trunks. 'How much longer until

do at the military base?" she

"Training," Josiah replied.

how Xavier complained the first time he came back to the military base, saying life there was unbearable. She

Mikayla wonder if she had asked something

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

Chapter 52

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

give me a call when you're

other. 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, seemed to hold Josiah in

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

I just came to visit you and Natasha, Mikayla replied, handing some gifts

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

a little something to show my respect, Mrs. Ludwig Mikayla

asked,

me to direct you there when you arrived" Selena smiled.

her Mikayla, familiar with the

instructed the servant to bring out some hot coffee. Deidre suddenly came

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