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Spoiled by Mr. Russell Chapter 451

They had a good night‘s sleep at the Lodge family‘s manor. However, Alexander stirred awake from the commotion downstairs at the break of dawn. Although he was not a morning person, he was a light sleeper, especially in an unfamiliar environment.

Any noise would wake him, so he got up from the bed and walked toward the window to look outside. It had finally stopped raining, and the front yard was clear of snow. The Lodge family members were already awake and had started their morning training routine.

They were having their morning jog in such cold weather. It was strange because Alexander could feel the heat just from seeing them run. It was as if the cold never bothered them.

There was a knock on the door, and Alexander went to open it. He saw his wife standing outside, yawning, “You‘re awake?”

“I just got up. Let me wash up, and then we‘ll go down,” Alexander said.

“Okay,” Lily agreed while rubbing her sleepy eyes. She wanted to go back to bed but could not, as this place was not her usual home, and she would not be able to sleep well anyway.

After the couple had washed and dressed up, they went downstairs and noticed the busy housekeepers preparing breakfast. The Lodge family‘s morning routine was vigorous, so it was typical for everyone to have a big breakfast. That was why the housekeepers scurried around to get things done as soon as the family returned.

“You‘re up early,” Justin commented as he entered the room. He had finished his training and was now wearing a thin wool sweater.

“I always woke up early in the past,” Lily replied, “Where‘s grandpa?”

She remembered that her grandfather was always the first to wake up. That was also why no one could complain since Wilfred was the oldest and most disciplined.

Lily asked for his whereabouts because she wanted to say goodbye as they were planning to leave today. Was it because she had left for too long? It felt bizarre and slightly uncomfortable being back. Since the snow had stopped, it would be best if they could leave sooner.

“Maybe he‘s still asleep,” Justine looked at his watch and replied. He knew what Lily wanted to ask from the look on her face. So, he took the initiative, saying, “Grandpa is not as he used to be. He has trouble sleeping, so his body can no longer keep up with his usual routine.”

“Trouble sleeping?” Lily recalled seeing her grandfather yesterday; indeed, he looked tired and was not his usual vigorous self. His eyes had also lost their vigor, but Lily had never imagined t it was due to insomnia.

‘Is it really because of his age? Is that why his condition is worsening?‘ Lily wondered.

“Let‘s have breakfast before we continue talking,” Justin suggested as he accepted a napkin from the housekeeper to clean his hands, “Are you planning to leave today?” Since he had managed to guess their intentions, Lily nodded, “Yeah, since it stopped snowing and we still have some things to handle, we wanted to...”

“All right, you can leave soon. I‘ll inform grandpa when he‘s up,” Justin agreed without a fight. “No, it‘s fine. I‘ll wait for grandpa to get up and tell him personally,” Lily would only feel horrible if she left without saying goodbye to her grandfather. Even though she was the one who left the family without looking back, it was not unbearable living at the Lodge family‘s manor.

It was true that it was sometimes harsh, but this household also had warmth. Moreover, Lily realized that her grandfather‘s health was not as it used to be.

“It‘s up to you.” Justin finished cleaning his hands, moved to the dining table, and took his seat. The housekeepers were already placing breakfast on the table. Lily glanced at Alexander, and they also sat at the table. No one spoke at the table; only the occasional sounds of forks and spoons hitting against the plates sounded. Alexander did not speak, as Lily had told him that no one should speak at the table when having meals.

It was one of the Lodge family rules. Of course, it was a different story if one was dining outside. However, no one could speak at the dining table when at home.

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Today, Alexander experienced it first–hand.

After taking a few bites absentmindedly, Lily put down her silverware and said, “I‘m going to see Grandpa.”

“Okay,” Justin lightly answered as he lowered his gaze.

Perhaps this was how the Lodge family interacted, but Alexander found it strange as a bystander.

The Lodge family seemed indifferent on the surface. Even after not seeing each other for years, they showed no enthusiasm when they met. It was as if it did not matter whether or not Lily showed up. However, they were very meticulous and thoughtful.

Although there was no heater in the room, they had prepared thick bedding alongside hot water bags. These things were placed quietly on the comforter without any explanation.

Another example was how the housekeepers had prepared an extra sandwich alongside glasses of milk just because they had a light breakfast of porridge and eggs. Alexander could tell they did not prepare a large portion, so it was apparent that the Lodge family had specially arranged it for Lily and him.

Meanwhile, Edward planned to stay at the nearest hotel after dropping them off and picking them up once they were done. However, Alexander later received a message from Edward that the Lodge family had prepared a place for him to stay.

The Lodge family were, in fact, very caring of others, albeit barely speaking to each other while always putting up a cold and indifferent front.

It was the exact opposite of the Russell family. On the surface, the Russell family would always be ecstatic, as if there were nothing but love among them. However, there were things they did in private that would never see the light of day. If Alexander had a choice, he would rather be with a family like the Lodges, who had cold fronts but warm hearts. They were easier to get along with, he thought.

With that, Alexander stared at Justin thoughtfully. Then Justin looked up, and their eyes met. After a moment, Alexander smiled.

As Lily headed upstairs, she was about to knock on the door before she changed her mind. Instead, she grabbed the handle and pushed open the door with a twist.

For years, Wilfred had slept without locking the door. Lily was unsure whether he would be awake or asleep at the moment, so she carefully poked her head in to look.

“Lily, is that you?”

Lily immediately paused in her step before she nodded and answered with a hoarse voice, “Grandpa, you‘re awake.”

Then she opened the door and walked in as Wilfrend turned over before propping himself up and leaning against his bed.

Lily quickly looked for a pillow for him to lean on comfortably and stood by his bedside.

That was how it had always been ever since she was young. She would stand before her grandfather as they talked, which somehow grew into her habit.

However, this time, Wilfred glanced at her and gestured, motioning her to sit. “Sit down; let me have a good look at you.” His voice was not as strong as before. Regardless of how much he was in denial of his age, the tell–tale signs were everywhere.

As Lily sat beside the bed, she carefully studied Wilfred‘s face. His skin had countless age spots, and his eyes were not as clear and sharp as before. His brows were slightly wrinkled, with two prominent eye bags indicating his lack of sleep. “Grandpa, do you have insomnia?” Lily asked softly.

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Wilfred sighed. “What are you talking about? Who told you I have insomnia? Don‘t listen to the nonsense Justin says!”

Lily knew it was true the more Wilfred tried to deny it. After being the family‘s backbone for so long, there was no way he would admit that age was catching up to him and that he was getting frail and sick.

However, Lily knew Wilfred‘s pridefulness and did not try to call him out. Instead, she agreed, “I know you choose not to sleep, but didn‘t you always tell us the importance of resting for kickboxers like us? You said that we‘d have to recharge our energy. Yet, you‘re not doing it yourself.” Wilfred laughed after hearing what she said, and this surprised Lily. It was rare to see a severe man like him laughing. A few seconds later, he sighed again. “You still remember what I said?”

“Of course I do!” How could she forget? After so many years of teaching, it had already instilled itself in her. She could remember everything even with her eyes closed.

“Then you must still remember how I punished you. Am I right?” Wilfred continued.

Lily stayed silent. There was no way she would forget it. It was because of how harsh his punishments were that made her want to run away from this house.

At this time, the only thought in Lily‘s mind was how terrible it was to live with the Lodge family. Little did she know that the outside world was more sinister. In contrast, those days she spent honing her body and willpower were much more manageable than when she left the house.

Seeing that she did not speak, Wilfred patted the back of her hand lightly. “I admit, I was a little too strict with you when you were younger. But even now, I don‘t regret it. I‘m just pleased that you‘re back.”

It was not easy for him to say these things. Although Lily had never expected an apology, the residual resentment in her heart disappeared without a trace after hearing that.

Now that Lily looked back, that was how all the Lodge family members grew up. She did not get any special treatment just because she was a girl, but in the same way, the family did not give her extra burdens to bear.

It was a risk for the Lodge family not to impose any practice and lay a solid foundation, as there were too many opportunities for people to provoke and attack them. Without it, how could the Lodge family face any challenges in the future?

Later, Lily understood that Nathaniel was the reason behind the rift between herself and the Lodge family. At that time, she did not want to return to the Lodge family because she felt it would be shameless to crawl back home like that. Instead, she wanted to focus on making a name for herself before she returned with honor.

In her mind, Wilfred would forgive her by then and finally admire Nathaniel. However, it turned out that her family was right. Indeed, Nathaniel was not a good man, and his actions blinded Lily.

Now, as she sat here and recalled the past, it was like a haze finally clearing up. The few words Wilfred had said, alongside the pat on her hand, had awakened her from her nightmare.

“Grandpa,” Lily called out. Then she leaned into Wilfred’s arms and mumbled, “I‘m sorry.”

Although Wilfred did not speak, Lily could feel his body shake. He was probably shocked by her sudden approach. Over the past decades, no child had ever acted so affectionately toward him. Be it his children or his disciples, all were respectful yet fearful toward him. They would all rush to hide when they saw him coming; there was no way they would snuggle up in his arms like this.

Maybe he was hesitant, or maybe he was just slow to react, but instead of Lily away, he lowered his head and looked at Lily. A familiar feeling surged in his heart, and it was as if he was brought back in time to when he was a father for the first time.

After so many years of holding his head up high and maintaining an air of majesty around the children, he had almost forgotten how it felt to be a loving father and a kind grandfather.

After returning to his senses, Wilfred raised his hand and gently stroked Lily‘s back. “That‘s nonsense.”

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“Grandpa, I‘m sorry for being so unruly,‘ Lily whispered. She was unfilial for picking a fight with her family over such a man.

“Silly girl, there‘s no one who wasn‘t unruly when they‘re younger. Just bear in mind that this will always be your home!” After he finished speaking, he turned his head and coughed a few times.

When Lily heard Wilfred cough, she immediately got up and looked at him nervously. “Are you all right? I‘ll get the doctor to come to take a look!”

“There‘s no need for that!” He held her down and frowned disapprovingly. “It‘s no big deal. I‘ll just drink some water and get some rest!”

Then, he picked up the glass of water by his bedside table and took two sips before saying, “See? I‘m fine now, aren‘t I? Are you leaving already? I have nothing to worry about you being out there on your own. You seem very capable of taking care of yourself. You can visit any time you want.”

After a pause, he continued, “That Alexander seems like a good guy. However, make sure you take a closer look before you marry him. Don‘t rush things!”

When Wilfred noticed her hesitant look, an ominous feeling crept up in him. “Are you saying that you two have already...

Lily had been debating whether to tell him or not, but since he had already asked, she didn‘t feel like she should lie to him. She said through gritted teeth, “Grandpa, Alexander and I are legally married. We‘ve obtained our marriage certificate already.”

“What?!” Wilfred shot up as his eyes widened in shock. “Y You...”

“It wasn‘t planned!” she quickly explained. “We haven‘t made it public yet. We didn‘t mean to hide it from you.” “You haven‘t made it public yet?” he repeated with a frown.

Then, the older man thought about it. ‘Indeed, if this was disclosed, there‘s no way that the Lodge family wouldn‘t hear about it.‘

“Is Justin in the dark about this as well?” Wilfred asked.

“I...suppose so.” After all, Wilfred did not know about this. If Justin were to find out, he would definitely report it to Wilfred.

“Okay, that‘s great! You seem to have grown up! You know how to make your own decisions now!” Wilfred nodded.

However, Lily knew he was angry through her years of experience.

“Grandpa, we were in a strange situation back then. I didn‘t intend to hide it from you.”

Back then, she married Alexander in a flash. Even her memory of it was foggy. It was all done in the spur of the moment, or perhaps it was fate that brought them together.

Initially, Lily only wanted his help. However, she confused her documents and accidentally pulled out a marriage registration permit. After that, everything was old news.

However, she believed that she had made the right choice. She did not regret it at all.

With a wave of his hand, Wilfred closed his eyes and leaned back. “Forget it. There‘s no use crying over spilled milk. What can I do? Ask you to get a divorce? However...” He slowly opened his eyes and continued, “Since the two of you already have your marriage certificate, you shouldn‘t hide it any longer. Find a day to announce it. I won‘t let anyone of the Lodge family suffer any grievances.”

From Wilfred‘s perspective, there was no use trying to stop a ship that had already sailed. Instead, he decided it was better to go with the flow since he had a good impression of Alexander. “Okay!” Lily nodded as she felt warmth in her heart.

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After returning from the Lodge family‘s home, Alexander noticed that his wife was busier than ever. She was burying herself with work every day in the laboratory and would continue working at home.

Alexander finally could not resist asking after a few days,” What have you been doing, Lily?“. Since Lily got home, she was absent–mindedly eating and wanted to go straight into her workspace.

At her request a few days ago, Alexander vacated a room in the back of the house for Lily to work on her projects. Now, Alexander thought that it might have been a mistake.

‘Home is home. Why does Lily have to work when she‘s at home? Does she have to bring all her work home every day?‘

“I‘m working on a new product!” Lily did not think there was any problem. She was quite busy lately, but she was fine with that. She had always been busy like this all her life.

“Is this about the Southbank soap? I can get someone to help you if it‘s too overwhelming for you. Maybe we can reconsider and renegotiate this collaboration. You don‘t need to tire yourself out like this.”

Alexander was upset to see the deep dark circles under Lily‘s eyes.

He had made some inquiries. There had been no new projects in the company lately and other perfumers handled some small projects in Rebirth. Lily only had to focus on the Southbank soap, so he did not expect her to be so overwhelmed.

“Southbank soap?” Lily was stunned for a second, then said, “Oh no, that‘s not what I‘in working on.” “What? What else could it be?” Alexander was surprised,” Rebirth has another new project for you?” He thought, ‘Looks like I have to speak to George. He didn‘t even report a new project to me.‘ “No, it‘s not that.” Seeing the look on Alexander‘s face, Lily realized that she had neglected him a little these days. She stopped working and explained to him, “Actually, I‘m working on an essential oil for my grandfather.”

Alexander was startled, “Your grandfather?”

His first reaction was why would an older gentleman of his age would need to use perfume. It did not make sense when he thought about it. However, when he heard Lily say essential oil, he understood that it was probably for aromatherapy, “Do you want to help him sleep?”

The last time he was at the Lodges‘ house, he heard about Wilfred‘s insomnia. In fact, many of the elderly experienced sleep troubles. He did not expect Lily to take this matter to heart and drown herself in work since she returned.

“Yeah.” Lily nodded, “I want to make an aromatherapy oil specially customized for my grandfather and put it in his room so that he can stay calm and sleep easily.”

The idea was good, but...

Alexander pondered and said, “As far as I know, there‘s something like this on the market. I think there are lavender oil, sandalwood oil, and so on, which help sleep. Do you need to...” He didn‘t say anything after that, but what he meant was obvious.

Since there were ready–made products on the market, why spend so much time and effort to develop new ones instead of buying them?

Lily knew what Alexander was going to say, but she was not angry, “There are quite a few products like that, and some of them are also very effective. I‘ve spoken to Justin. My grandfather refused even to see a doctor. These supplementary products had to be used secretly at home, but there wasn’t much effect. He was unhappy when he found out and asked everyone to stop using them. So I wonder whether it would be better to make one myself.”

“If you made it yourself, your grandfather will not refuse to use it.” Nodding, Alexander understood.

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The elderly were usually stubborn. The more they age, the more opposed they are to medical treatment. Especially someone like Wilfred Lodge, who practiced kickboxing all his life and was typically healthy, hated the idea of seeing a doctor.

However, if his granddaughter made the essential oil for him, he would not have the heart to refuse it.

“That‘s what I think, but I‘m not sure if my grandfather would be willing to use it. Anyway, I have to give it a try.” After a pause, she continued, “Actually, the essential oils are just like perfumes. Every perfumer has their unique style.”

“Take the lavender and sandalwood you just mentioned as examples. There are different ingredients and components in them. The final product of every different perfumer will be different. This is something that I want to do for him, and that is different from buying it outside.”

She had left the Lodge family for many years and felt guilty. Now that she saw her grandfather suffering from insomnia, she thought about what she could do for him.

After understanding her intention, Alexander could not stop her anymore. He could only say, “No matter what, you must also take care of yourself. You can‘t overwork yourself

Raising his wrist to check the time, he continued, “10.30 p.m. That‘s the limit for you. You must go to bed at the latest 10.30 p.m. every day. If you can promise me that, I‘ll let you continue. Otherwise, I will get someone to vacate your little lab immediately.”

Lily wanted to object initially, thinking that 10.30 pm was too early, but when she heard the last half of his sentence, she could only say, “Well then!”

“That‘s my girl!” He pinched her nose and expressed his satisfaction.

“Tyrant!” Lily whispered.

“What?” Alexander pretended not to hear her, leaning forward and asking.

Lily laughed, “It‘s nothing! I said okay. I‘ll continue with my work. You play here by yourself, okay?” Lily raised her hand and patted the top of his head as if she was talking to a child.

Before he could speak, Lily ran away in a hurry. Looking at her departing figure, Alexander smiled helplessly and shook his head. He wondered what it would be like if they had a child between them. He was looking forward to it!

“What did you say? Repeat it!” The charming voice became sharp and piercing, capable of piercing one‘s eardrum. Arianna closed her eyes nervously, covering her ears, “Oh dear, keep your voice down!” “No, how can I keep quiet? Where did you hear about this?

That‘s ridiculous! Who are you talking about? Alexander... He‘s engaged? Who is he engaged to? Is he engaged to me? I don‘t even know. How would you know? It‘s ridiculous...” Brittany laughed, but she was not so sure.

Arianna had a serious look on her face, and it did not look like she was joking.

Brittany became inexplicably nervous and clenched her sweaty palms, “Arianna, what did you just say? Please tell me again.”

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“Brittany, I don‘t want to tell you if you‘re going to act like this,” Arianna said cautiously. Arianna had just said a word, and Brittany exploded. If she had heard it all, it would have been way worse.

Arianna stood up and said, “By the way, I just remembered I have something to tend to at home, so I have to go.”

“Don‘t leave!” Brittany grabbed her. How could she let her leave so quickly?

“You weren‘t clear enough. Do you want to drive me crazy? Tell me, where did you hear that? By the way, who is Alex engaged to?”

It was difficult for Brittany to ask the last question. Deep in her heart, she did not want to believe it. She had been by Alexander‘s side for so long. There were not even female animals around him, let alone women. How could someone who did not have a girlfriend suddenly get engaged? If Brittany had heard this from anyone else, she would have laughed it off as a stupid joke. However, it was different since it came from Arianna.

Arianna was a member of the Tanner family from Ruby City. She was Brittany‘s best friend and knew how much Brittany liked Alexander. Why would she joke about this?

“Brittany, this may not necessarily be true. I heard it from someone too. Don‘t take it too seriously.” Arianna looked at Brittany and pursed her lips.

“Forget it. You can treat it as a rumor or that I‘m talking nonsense. Don‘t overthink it.”

“Arianna!” Brittany pulled her best friend‘s hand and stomped her feet, saying, “Wow, you‘re driving me crazy! I can differentiate between what‘s real and what‘s fake. Just tell me what you heard, and I won‘t blame you for anything else!”

Brittany was impatient and was notorious for her temper in the entertainment industry. She would have been exposed long ago if she were not popular enough and did not have a family to back her up.

Even so, some haters would sometimes reveal rumors about her, but her brother, Brandon Oakley, would suppress them. Just like now, Brittany had just yelled at her assistant, who came to the dressing room to check on her because she was anxious about the news she had heard.

“It was hearsay!”

With a sigh, Arianna said helplessly, “Did you know Wilfred Lodge had his birthday a few days ago?”

Brittany nodded subconsciously, but after thinking about it carefully, she shook her head quickly. She did not know.

The Oakley family had done well in the past two years. Their growth was rapid when coupled with the younger generation‘s efforts. Nonetheless, most still considered them newcomers in the upper–class circle at best. So, they don’t know the other families very well.

“He‘s from the Lodge family in Brown City. You know, the mysterious one?” Arianna explained patiently, but Brittany did not have the patience to listen.

“You don‘t need to explain that. I don‘t care about the Lodge family. I only care about Alex! Just get to the point!”

The corners of Arianna‘s mouth twitched, “I‘m just talking to you. Take it easy, okay? Not to mention this matter is not necessarily true. Even if it is true, it‘s just an engagement, not a marriage. Why are you so upset?”

“How can I not be upset? I‘ve been by Alex‘s side for so long, observing and keeping every female away from him. Now, you suddenly tell me that he‘s engaged?! To whom?!” Brittany was unable to calm down.

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Although Alexander had rejected Brittany so many times, at least there were no other women by his side. That was why he could bear her temper. Brittany felt that he loved her without knowing it. It was apparent but unknown.

She patiently waited until Alexander found out that he liked her, but if there were an affair, she would have a strong sense of crisis.

“That‘s true. That‘s why I was shocked when I heard about it. You never mentioned he was engaged or anything!” Nodding, Arianna agreed with Brittany‘s statement.

“C‘mon, continue the story!” Brittany urged. Her heart was burning with anxiety.

“Anyway, it was Mr. Lodge‘s birthday, so my uncle went along with his son. After he came back, he mentioned something like that, and I happened to hear it,” unable to hold back her fiery look, Arianna explained the matter.

Brittany waited for a while, and when she saw that Arianna had no intention of continuing, she blinked, “That‘s it?”

“Yep! That‘s all!” Spreading her hands, Arianna replied.

“Wait, what? There should be more! You still didn‘t say who Alex is engaged to. What did your uncle say?” Brittany was anxious for a long time but ended up disappointed.

That‘s nothing. There‘s nothing juicy about the information Arianna gave me. How frustrating!‘

“My uncle didn‘t say anything about that. He only said that the wedding date should be near since Mr. Russell was already engaged, and Alex needed to prepare the ceremony in advance. My uncle didn‘t say anything else.”

Arianna was eavesdropping while Derrick told his wife these things in the other room. After all, the ladies were the ones who usually settled the socializing and preparing gifts. Derrick had purposely mentioned it so Arianna would be aware of the situation. Of course, she knew how much Brittany liked Alexander and that she had been in love with him all those years.

When Brittany heard that Alexander was engaged, she immediately came to ask Arianna why she did not tell her about it. It turned out to be a different case. As soon as Brittany heard the news, she exploded. “He didn‘t say who the girl was?” Brittany asked reluctantly.

Arianna shook her head, “If he mentioned it, I would have thought it was you and would come to ask you about it immediately!”

When Brittany thought about it, she became even more anxious. Not to mention, it was probably fact since those words came from Derrick‘s mouth. Still, Brittany did not know who the woman was. In other words, Brittany would need to know who her opponent was if she were going to fight for Alexander. How could she be patient?

“Don‘t worry. Why don‘t you ask Alex if you want to know? “Wanting to comfort Brittany, Arianna stood up and raised her hand to pat her shoulder.

Brittany decisively refused, “No!” If this story were false, it would be okay to say she was joking. However, if it were true, why would Alexander tell her? She would be the joke instead.

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It was not feasible to ask Alexander, but there were still detours in the tactics involved.

Brandon was too busy recently. He put his legs on the desk while holding his phone to flirt with his crush when Brittany came rushing in. Brandon almost could not react fast enough and exposed his surprised expression. He quickly snapped out of it and looked at Brittany, “Wow, what a surprise! You rarely come here!”

As he said that, he glanced sideways and continued with sarcasm, “You brought food too? Don‘t tell me you purposely came to bring me food.” Brittany laughed and walked straight to him. She put the cake and coffee on his table and said, “You‘re right. I bought it for you on purpose. Happy now?”

“Really?” Immediately putting down his legs, Brandon sat up straight and leaned forward, “Yo, it‘s my favorite red velvet and caramel macchiato! It seems like you did buy this for me. How nice of you!”

He held the cake carefully with both hands, with a look of gratitude but did not intend to open it. “If it makes you feel loved, then try some.” Brittany hurriedly pulled a chair and sat opposite Brandon.

Brandon shook his head like a rattle, “No, no, no. I‘m not going to eat it.”

“Isn‘t that your favorite? I purposely went to get this for you. Are you sure you‘re not going to eat it?” Brittany blinked and opened the bag a little. The fragrance of the cream cheese wafted, and it smelled delightful. The bag had a strong smell of caramel too. Brittany wrinkled her nose and raised her hand to cover it since she did not like that smell much. She needed a favor from Brandon, so she got him some treats.

“Nope!” Brandon knew what was going on, “Go ahead. What‘s the matter?”

‘How cruel.’

Smiling at him, Brittany said, “Nothing!”

“I don‘t believe it,” Brandon replied, shaking his head. Although the cake was tempting, he also knew it was a trap. It indirectly meant he would promise to help his sister if he ate it. He did not want to promise her, but he also could not refuse. His hands were tied.

Taking a deep breath, Brittany had the urge to knock his head off, but she still smirked at him patiently, “Aw, look at you! Either way, you‘re still my brother. Buying you food is just a small act of kindness. I don‘t have other intentions. Why are you thinking so much?” She showed an honest look, so Brandon seemed to agree and slightly loosened his guard. However, he was still worried and replied, “For real?”

“Forget it. Since you don‘t believe me, I‘d better give the cake and macchiato to someone who appreciates them.”

Brittany stood up and was about to take the cake away. “Hey, stop!” Brandon quickly grabbed the bag and immediately wanted to open the box, “You said it was for me. How can you give it to someone else? It‘s not good to take back what you gave! Besides, the macchiato won‘t taste good when it‘s cold!”

He drank two sips of the macchiato, scooped out a small spoonful of red velvet cake, and stuffed it into his mouth. He rolled his eyes in satisfaction. “Mm! This is the best cake in the world!” Leaning back into the chair, he fell into cloud nine just from a slice of cake. “Delicious, right?” Brittany leaned forward, and her hands and elbows rested on the table. Her cheeks rested in her hands, and she looked at Brandon innocently.

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“It‘s delicious! Did you buy it from Tanner‘s Bakery? Their cakes are unbelievable! No one else could compare! Hey, I‘m serious! I wouldn‘t lie to you. Do you want to take a bite?

He dug out a piece with a spoon and held it near her mouth.

Brittany avoided it with a look of disgust. Brandon shook his head and asked, “How could you reject this?!”

He continued to eat, and seeing that the cake was half eaten, she asked calmly, “Brandon, have you met with Alex recently?”

“No!” He buried himself in the cake and occasionally freed his mouth to drink the macchiato.

“There haven‘t been any new projects to work with lately. He‘s busy, and I‘m busy as well. You know how he is. It‘s difficult to even call him out for a drink. You see him more than I do, anyways. What‘s up?

After saying that, he felt something was wrong and suddenly raised his head, “What do you want to say?”

“It‘s nothing. I just wanted you to help me find something out.”

She smiled with a harmless and innocent look. It sounded simple and easy, but Brandon knew the red velvet in front of him was a trap. He choked.

“You had something up your sleeve!” Putting down the spoon, he said through gritted teeth. He hated himself for being greedy and for falling into her traps. He knew there was no free lunch in the world, but he could not control his cravings. “Don‘t say it like that!” Brittany said as she tilted her head, “It‘s not a big deal. I haven‘t seen you and Alex for a long time! I just wanted to meet and chat!”

“Besides, didn‘t you say there are no new projects to cooperate with recently? Then it‘s good to meet up. Maybe there‘ll be an opportunity soon. We‘re killing two birds with one stone! I‘m so smart!” She clapped her hands together and said rather proudly.

Bradon immediately felt that she was up to no good. He lost his appetite with the cake, threw the spoon away, and wiped his mouth with a tissue, “Tell me, what do you want to do? Do you want to go with me?”

Brittany nodded slightly.

“That‘s bribery!” With a light snort, he slowly picked up the cup of macchiato and stuffed the straw into his mouth,” Why do you still need help with this anyway? You‘re very skilled in running to him by yourself. Can‘t you just find him on your own? Did he issue a restraining order against you?”

After knowing what was going on, he felt relieved and teased her.

She rolled his eyes at him, “That‘s cruel! I‘m asking you to help because it‘s not so convenient for me.”

“What are you afraid of?” He almost choked on his own laugh, “You already know so many of his deepest childhood secrets, like when he wet his bed, when he...” Under Brittany‘s vicious gaze, he swallowed the word abruptly, shrank his neck, and said, “Anyway, what do you want me to do?”

“I just want to know if he is really engaged,” Brittany said bluntly.

“What?” This time, he choked so hard that he spit out the macchiato in his mouth, and his shirt was full of stains.

Brandon hurriedly stood up and wiped off the excess. He then shook his head repeatedly, “Brittany, are you crazy? Where did you hear this rumor? Who‘s engaged? Alex? Are you kidding me?”