llon a fleeting, meaningful glance. Her eyes gleamed

Brenna received a call from Chloe and politely ex

gaze locked onto Brenna's slender, graceful silhouette as she walked

out, carrying a hint of coldness that

lf-chastising expression, the corners of his lips curved upward. "I will

yebrows soon rose in smug satisfaction. "I didn't do this just to

hen it's a deal, Grandmother. She is your future granddaughter-in-law.

ly. "As for you, you'd better figure out how to actually win her over. From what

hat gave Dillon th

river. Yet Brenna always maintained an attitude of serene indifference. She harbored absolutely no ulterior

n. "Perhaps you could offer m

ely serious. "For instance, lower your pride. Be proactive. Be considerate. Most importantly, you must be uncondi

hasn't even married into the family y

ed demeanor made the corners of Matilda's mouth turn up uncontrollably. Out of the corner

e played on Dillon's lips. "

ward the exit, she hadn't expected to be intercepted

her; otherwise, she wouldn't have blo

gnity to see reality and walk away on your own. I didn't expect you to linger around like a haunting ghost. What, do you think wandering around in front of my brother, playing sick

that

ng frost surfaced on her beautiful face. A sharp, ru

r involuntarily shrink back. "A-am I wrong?!" she stammered, before forcing herself to puff out her chest. "The moment you

c clown, Phoebe stiffened her neck and continued, "And don't think I don't kn