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

shifted, though his thoughts remained inscrutable inside

office. She spoke to Quinnlyn, who was working nearby. "Leave the reports on my desk later. I'll come in early tomorrow to

"Okay!" Quinnlyn replied.

to run, so I'm leaving early. Dinner is on me tonight. Make sure to fill out your overtime sheets," Mikayla

In the

and smiled. She called

dinner,

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

what do you guys usually do at the military base?"

"Training," Josiah replied.

time he came back to the military base, saying life there was

car fell silent, making Mikayla wonder if she had asked something she shouldn't

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

Chapter 52

Selena came out and greeted Mikayla warmly. Seeing that it was Josiah driving, she kindly invited him in to

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

other, but it shouldn't have been like this. Even though Josiah was a Guardian and a bit arrogant, he always showed

and probably won't be back until late

you and Natasha, Mikayla replied, handing some

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

my respect,

asked,

direct you there when

find her Mikayla, familiar with the place, went straight

bring out some hot coffee. Deidre suddenly came unexpectedly. What if they

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