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“Sis, one thing I can't understand about Carol!” Alex puts two cans of beer in the glove compartment and looks at Brianna, who is in the driver's seat, a curious frown on his face.

“What?” she asks, taking out a cigarette, her tone casual as she lights it. “Need one?”

“No! Don’t smoke!” he hisses, a hint of frustration creeping into his voice. “Why doesn’t she live in her villa instead of her small house? I’ve never seen her go there or take us with her!”

Brianna takes a drag, her expression indifferent. “Because she can’t.”

“She can’t?” Alex’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Why not? That villa is really big. I wish I could have a nice house like that!”

Brianna shrugs, saying nothing as she starts driving, sliding the window down to let the smoke out of the car.

Alex just sighs. There is something that Brianna knows about Carol but he doesn't.

Meanwhile, James walks into the chairperson's office, his brow furrowed with concern as he approaches Damien, who is staring at his phone
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