"I'm okay."The moment Brendan took the medicine, he felt relief in his chest.Perhaps it was really his physical problem. The cold had caused migraines, and the lack of sleep had led to emotional outbursts.Thinking of the thought that had sprung up in his mind just now, Brendan looked at his fingers with lingering fear."The medicine… Let's change it to twice per day," Brendan requested with a frown."Twice per day? Are you sure? Medicine is poisonous to a certain extent, let alone traditional herbal medicine. What if the dosage is too high…" Ophelia was not surprised at the request."It's alright. It's effective for me. I just can't get rid of it completely. Drinking it a few more times a day should be fine," Brendan reassured Ophelia as he lowered his eyes."Alright, I will bring the medicine to you every morning and evening," Ophelia promised, with her gaze becoming complicated."Okay, thank you."Brendan returned the empty bowl to Ophelia and went into the study to calm
"Brendan, let go—""Deirdre." Brendan interrupted her. His breath landed on her neck and shoulders, and his voice was hoarse. "I'm not as great as Sterling, but please don't leave me."Upon hearing this, Deirdre's body froze up completely. 'I'm not as great as Sterling, but please don't leave me.'If other people heard this, they would find his words ridiculous. He was the golden boy who had grown up with a silver spoon in his mouth and the person in charge of the Brighthall Group. He wore all kinds of crowns on his head, and others envied him.However, he actually said that he was not as great as Sterling, who was scraping around and was less than 1/10 as capable as he was? Or was he acting and, once again, taking advantage of the subtle feelings in her heart?Deirdre couldn't figure it out. She was not an expert in the business industry, nor had she ever experienced the bloody conflicts of those big families. She was an ordinary person, so she only trusted her intuition.Brenda
"Sterry, you came so early today. Have you had breakfast? Do you want to eat together?"Sterling looked at Brendan's face, whose threatening expression made him curl up his lips."Okay." He said, "I ate something before I came here, but I'm a little hungry now after some talking. Plus, I haven't tasted Madame McKinnon's cooking for a long time."Ophelia smiled from ear to ear. "Oh, our breakfast is always very simple. It's no big deal. You should stay later at noon, and I'll cook you a delicious meal."Sterling smiled. "I wouldn't want to trouble you.""Nonsense. We are all a family, so you don't have to be so polite with us!"The word 'family' made Brendan's face darken.At that moment, it seemed that he had become an outsider, a landlord, or a passerby, while Sterling was Ophelia's real son-in-law. Brendan felt upset but gnashed his teeth and endured it as he watched Sterling roll up his sleeves and go to the kitchen with Ophelia to help her while chatting with her. Just as De
Sterling smiled slightly and gracefully put down the bowl and spoon. "I initially didn't have any plans for the afternoon, but after you reminded me, I suddenly remembered that I actually had something to do."Brendan narrowed his eyes. Still, Sterling looked at him calmly without any fear.Now, Sterling was the object of competition among the major hospitals. His career development was far from limited to Neve and Berth only. He even had opportunities abroad. Naturally, he no longer had to worry about Brendan's banning and coercing him.At that moment, Deirdre felt that her head started to hurt again, not to mention that she also wanted to dismiss Brendan and talk to Sterling about Emily."The sound of your typing on the keyboard is too loud. Anyway, Sterry and I will be downstairs only, and my mother is also around. You can go to the study to work by yourself. You don't have to keep following me." As soon as she finished her sentence, Brendan's face sank at speed visible to the n
"Didn't you say you would buy it for me last time? I'll consider this as compensation.""Really?" The bright look in Brendan's eyes faded as he stared at Deirdre closely with a cold and indifferent expression. "Do you really want to eat that carrot cake, or did you request that specially to dismiss me?"Deirdre's expression remained unchanged as she turned her head to the side. "Why would I dismiss you? If you don't want to, then forget it."Brendan stayed silent for a long time before he got up from his seat."Okay, I'll buy it for you. Wait for me."He understood the meaning of Deirdre's sudden desire to eat carrot cake but didn't want to refuse Deirdre's request, even though she requested it for Sterling's sake. Then, he picked up the car keys and left in a hurry.Sterling looked at his hasty pace and couldn't help but say, "He's in such a hurry. Shouldn't you advise him to slow down? What if something happens when he runs a red light along the way?"Deirdre shook her head, "
Deirdre felt disappointed, but she still smiled. "It's okay. I'm just trying my luck. In fact, I understand that even if she really has someone backing her, she won't possibly let you know so easily."Sterling still didn't give up."Although I don't have much contact with him, I know her senior.""Senior?""Yes, his name is Ryker Wight."Deirdre was stunned for a moment. The name sounded familiar, and she remembered in hindsight that this man had once had a drink with Brendan, and it was that drink that had caused a scandal and forced Brendan to hold a press conference."Since he is Emily's senior, it means that he is on Emily's side. He might not tell you much about her, right?"Sterling smiled. "Ryker and Emily just have a transactional relationship. He is a person who prioritizes his interests. He has approached me many times before. He started a company and needs human resources from the research institute. I can use this opportunity to trick him into telling me."Deirdre's
Deirdre had mixed feelings. She even wanted to ask, 'Since you love me, Brendan, why don't you trust me?' But she stopped when the words were about to spill out from her lips.It was a meaningless quarrel, and she didn't want to continue it a second time."Taste it first. If you like it, I'll buy it for you again tomorrow.""Okay." Deirdre nodded but didn't have the courage to open the box.Seeing this, Brendan was a little surprised. "What's wrong?""It's nothing. I've been in the living room for too long, and I'm feeling a little cold. I want to go back to my room and slowly eat it.""Alright, then you go to your room and slowly eat it. I will go to have my meeting in the study." Brendan didn't think too much about it and went up with his laptop.Deirdre took the pastry box and sat on the bed in the room. She then summoned up the courage to hold her breath and took a piece, handed it to her mouth, and bit it down. Before her brain could react, the feeling of nausea swarmed ove
She then heard Brendan say, "Deirdre, do you think that your plan was so flawless and perfect that I couldn't guess that you were trying to divert me away? Your acting skills are bad, so how could I possibly not have realized what you were doing? But I still didn't refuse. Do you know why? Because I owe you that. Next time, you won't have another chance to dismiss me. Deirdre, I won't trust you again."After Brendan opened his lips, he spat out those icy words. His last sentence made Deirdre's face turn pale. The man then let go of her and left.Deirdre's mind went blank, and before she could react, she had already grabbed Brendan's hand in fury."Brendan! When have you ever trusted me!?"Brendan was stunned. With reddened eyes, Deirdre said, "Between Emily and I, do you trust me more? I told you Shea was innocent. Did you believe me? I'm telling you now that I was forced to throw away the carrot cake. Are you willing to believe me on this too!?"When Brendan saw Deirdre's tears,