Chapter 82

A classmate glanced over at him curiously, “Are you looking for her for something?”

Brandon just shook his head, “Nope.”

“Thanks.”

After murmuring another quick thank you, Brandon looked up, scanning the sparsely filled seats in the classroom, reminiscing about the times he’d come here to find her engrossed in a book in the corner.

That evening, Brandon was on the flight back to West district.

He drove himself to the airport, solo. Leaving the hotel, he bumped into Daniel and Patricia, fellow guests there.

did a double–take at the sight of his luggage.

smile, “Where are you off to? Mr. Frost’s family is planning a get–together, and you haven’t

his handsome face as impassive as ice, silently pressing the elevator button.

faltered into

raising him from a boy to a man, but Brandon had always been lukewarm towards her. Not rebellious to the

biological son, and not meddling suited her just fine.

from a humble background, she had never wanted the grind of a mundane life just for a meager paycheck. But Patricia knew bagging a well–off match wasn’t easy with what she had to offer. Her plan had been to elevate her status through education, to mingle with the elite, and land

prestigious university, and later landed a job with the Starlight

caught Daniel’s attention, and she was soon working closely with him. But what really got her noticed was her gentle, sensible demeanor and

had just passed away, and the young boy needed a mother figure. Daniel saw in Patricia the

their marriage wasn’t about love–it was convenience. A cushy life

time to get Daniel’s attention, so naturally, she didn’t want any mess in her married life. Knowing how much Brandon

While

grandfather passed and her position in the family was solidified, she wouldn’t have to keep playing nice with Brandon. But Daniel continued to spoil Brandon, even willing to clash with her for his son’s sake. Patricia’s concessions were all for maintaining

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