As tensions rose at the dinner table, not only were the Marshall Group’s staff upset, but even Sarah’s team members found it hard to maintain their composure. Under the table, Sarah’s assistant discreetly tugged at Ylah’s sleeve, urging her to ease the situation.

However, Ylah appeared determined not to back down and maintained her defiant posture. Imogen, staying composed, calmly asked, “So, you’re suggesting that Grandpa Henry only cares about business relationships and not emotional ones, Ms. Willy?”

Ylah’s face stiffened, and she quickly defended herself, “No, that’s not what I meant.”

Just then, the door opened, and Troy and Sarah entered side by side.

Troy, with his striking looks and prestigious background, and Sarah, beautiful and successful in her career, made an envinducing pair. Everyone couldn’t help but admire them together.

The product manager leaned over to Imogen and whispered, “Mr. Marshall and Ms. Page make a perfect match.”

Imogen’s heart pricked, and she forced a smile, standing up to welcome the two of them to their

seats.

“Mr. Marshall, you’re too kind. Please sit here. Sarah, join us as well,” Ylah said, taking the lead and arranging for Troy and Sarah to sit together.

Others also stood up to welcome them, and the atmosphere eased slightly.

“Let’s all take our seats.”

Troy’s words, everyone settled back

atmosphere at the dinner table turned friendlier, and Ylah and others initiated a conversation, occasionally

when he did, his words were on point, drawing everyone’s

With Troy and Sarah present, she felt unnoticed

Ylah glanced at the food on Sarah’s plate and reminded her, “Sarah, be mindful

belly on Troy’s plate. “Troy,

a spicy pork stew, the meat immersed in a pool of fiery red

back, realizing that she had almost unintentionally insulted herself. It reminded her that even something as unpleasant as arsenic would taste sweet if offered by someone she liked, much like these spicy chili When someone offered a toast to Imogen, she politely declined, citing recent gastrointestinal discomfort, and opted for sparkling water instead of wine.

peppers.

drinking continued, Ylah steered the conversation back to Imogen and casually asked Troy, “I heard that Ms. Forbes is your sister, and

at Sarah beside him, responding calmly, “We brought her in

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Chapter 10: Siblings

Grandpa’s request.”

family, Troy was already twenty years old, and

for Imogen, those words cut deep, causing

from her in front of Sarah or if it

was

perhaps only for the sake of appeasing Henry. Putting on a faint smile mogen replied, “Mr. Marshall and I have a purely professional relationship. There’s neither a good nor a bad connection between us. However, Ms. Willy,

only natural to be a bit curious, Ms. Forbes. But if you’re uncomfortable with my questions, I’ll forget everything I heard here.” The dinner extended for over two hours, and as

to a close.

before she headed

off the lights and prepared to leave. Yet, she noticed that the CEO’s office was still brightly illuminated.

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