Chapter 10: Siblings

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

table turned friendlier, and Ylah and others initiated a conversation, occasionally teasing Troy and

talk much, but when he did, his words were on

silent. With Troy and Sarah present, she felt unnoticed by the rest of the

on Sarah’s plate and reminded her, “Sarah, be mindful of your appetite. Celebrities have to manage their

of pork belly on Troy’s plate. “Troy, I

spicy pork stew, the meat immersed in

about to warn him, but before she could speak, he calmly picked up a piece of meat and ate it without flinching. Imogen’s words got stuck in her throat, and she swallowed them back, realizing that she had almost unintentionally insulted herself. It reminded her that even something as unpleasant

peppers.

casually asked Troy, “I heard that Ms. Forbes is your sister, and

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

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Chapter 10: Siblings

Grandpa’s request.”

when Imogen joined the Marshall family, Troy was already

words cut deep, causing fresh pain to

her in front of Sarah or if it was a

Perhaps it was both.

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, it appears you’re quite curious

so it’s only natural to be a bit curious, Ms. Forbes. But if you’re uncomfortable with my questions, I’ll forget

to a close.

first before she headed back to her

pm, she turned off the lights and prepared to leave. Yet, she

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