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

Juliet's mood lifted instantly at the thought of their first

shifted, though

up important files before stepping out of her office. She spoke to Quinnlyn, who was working nearby. "Leave

"Okay!" Quinnlyn replied.

hard work. I have some errands to run, so I'm leaving early. Dinner is on me tonight. Make

the team chorused. In the next moment, they

noise and smiled. She called Josiah when she was walking to the

group excited about dinner, he felt indignant

outside the windows. There were many bare tree trunks. 'How much longer until spring!" she wondered and couldn't help but think of Carlos, who had been gone for

usually do

"Training," Josiah replied.

boring every day?" She remembered how Xavier complained the first time he came back to the

Mikayla wonder if she

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

Chapter 52

Mikayla warmly. Seeing that it was Josiah driving, she kindly invited

fine. Ma, Salvatore, just give me a call when you're

have been like this. Even though Josiah was a Guardian

suddenly has a social engagement and probably won't be back until late at night" Selena

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

but you don't have to buy

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

and asked,

in the backyard and asked me to direct you there

her Mikayla, familiar with

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

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