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

instantly at the thought of

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

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

"Okay!" Quinnlyn replied.

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

In the next

smiled. She called Josiah when she was

the closed office doors and the group excited about dinner, he felt

outside the windows. There were many bare tree trunks. 'How much longer until spring!"

do you guys usually do at

"Training," Josiah replied.

question seems a bit redundant, she 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.

silent, making Mikayla wonder if she had asked something she

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

Chapter 52

stopped outside the Ludwig mansion. Selena came out and greeted Mikayla warmly. Seeing that it was Josiah driving,

me a call when you're ready to leave. Josiah said, then drove

the way Josiah and Selena 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. 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 even

has a social engagement and

visit you and Natasha, Mikayla

buy things next time,

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

and asked,

me to direct you there when you arrived" Selena

find her Mikayla, familiar with

bring out some hot coffee. Deidre suddenly came