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.

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

of the Madden family. The image of Lizetta sweetly smiling at Jerome and Jerome looking at her with adoration felt like ants crawling over his skin, biting into

think about what

in frustration and unbuttoned his

also pondered

lady running towards Mr. Madden, their interaction compared to her formalities with the president, perfectly illustrated

his boss but

I think she was

you out for dinner, that's an improvement, right? Plus,

even you get to be a 'bro,'

chill down his spine, hastily adding, "But boss, you're still a 'bro' in a way, an ex-husband bro, that counts for

Remington's

that

the divorce, Remington had never

himself as