Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Jerome nodded, "Just call me Big Bro, Liz sees you as a sister too."

He smiled warmly at Lizetta beside him before adding, "I'm Liz's brother, so by extension, I guess that makes me your brother too. No need for formalities. If you need anything regarding Yolanda's situation, the Madden Group's legal and PR teams are at your disposal."

Yolanda quickly thanked him, then said, "Then, please, call me Yolanda or Yoli."

Jerome looked puzzled, but Lizetta pursed her lips, understanding the underlying sentiment.

She knew Yolanda was reminded of Margaret. It seemed they both shared similar wounds.

Lizetta used to be called Liz, instantly reminding her of Stella, who was nicknamed Star.

And now, Cassius had brought another Margaret into the picture. It was unclear whose buttons he was trying to push.

Lizetta took Yolanda's hand and told Jerome, "Bro, I'm taking Yoli back to our room to chat."

Meanwhile, in the car.

moment Lizetta called Jerome "Bro" and ran towards him. He wasn't just jealous; he felt

family. The image of Lizetta sweetly smiling at Jerome and Jerome looking at her with adoration

about what Lizetta's and

loosened his tie in frustration and unbuttoned

driving, also pondered

compared to her formalities with the president, perfectly illustrated the difference between genuine closeness and polite

his boss but kept his thoughts to

think she was

out for dinner, that's an

to be a 'bro,' and

chill down his spine, hastily adding, "But boss, you're still a 'bro' in a way, an ex-husband bro, that counts for something, right? Don't feel down about it..." Realizing his slip of the tongue, Cedric braced for the cold glare

Remington's voice

that

been over four months since the divorce, Remington had never publicly acknowledged it,

as a