e table treated Juliette as if she weren't there, each absorbed in their matters. Ju

didn't touch his breakfast and was busy typing on his phone. Juliette wanted to ask him about it

sighed softly and concealed her irritation by sipping her tea. Not being a part of the De Lavigne family, Juliette had no d

e you, Juliette? Why didn't you come home after the party ended?" Chaos filled her thought

home. Everything is fine," Meryl responde

questioning. However, the scrutinizing gazes from other members of the De Lavig

e gifts from last night's party have been placed in your

slight nod, striving to keep her voice polite and

fore turning his attention to his son, who sat broodingly in his

ly morphed into his signature smile. "Of course not, Father. I've informed my manager

maintain professionalism, Robbin. This isn't just

fore nodding obediently. "I know,

Anthony fixed a keen gaze on Robbin and said, "Alr

plied, his tone flat as if acc

. Juliette, with growing curiosity, waited until everyone had left. Only she and Robbin remained, the su

ble to suppress her curiosity. She tried to keep her tone

a heavy burden. He ran his fingers through his dark brown hair. Hi

tinged with reluctance. Juliette could see the disc

ecting a mounting frustration. She couldn't

smile appeared on his face as he noticed her puzzled expression. "I have to go to

d me as the interim leader. He says this is the first step for

Lavigne family had an outstanding reputation among the elite and the general public. They w

roperties, they owned several companies under the umbrella of a core company called The Lavigne Sachs Group, Inc., a major corporation headquartered in Manhatta

close to matching their wealth. As Anthony's only son and heir, Robbin was groomed from a young age to take on his father's role eventually. Robbin himself was a genius with an IQ above avera

achievements. Although their relationship didn't sta

the company's location coincides with the filming locat

quite a while." Juliette nod

ds, I plan to return to school and pursue a doctorate ther

in's explanation. She knew her stepbrother was a genius,

? You could continue your studies lat

had that always made Juliette frown. "I can manage it. Thank

ckled softly at Juliette's protestin

tely, I'm leaving tonight. I promised Father I'd resolve the issu

O

t leaving forever." Juliette rolled her eyes at Robbin's comme

y tomorrow, but it didn't matter since she would soon be mo

d then a small, genuine smile ap

ured, "When you look at the sky, you'll s

bin a broad grin. "I'll miss yo

at can I say? My sister is beautiful, and many guys will be i

all that she had recently experienced a different

o you." Meryl's voice suddenly echoed from the

between the stepsiblings before giving Robbin a pointed, meaning

twice, smiling warmly on his face, offering support and reassurance.

said, her voice filled with regret. She felt guilty for not being

deep understanding. "It's okay," he re

because she feared she wouldn't see Robbin before he

Juliette and Meryl alone. As the door closed behind Robbin, Meryl mo

hter?" she asked, her tone softer than usual bu

ng heart. She knew this would be a serious conversat

.

she had to have a private conversation with her mother in addition to her talk with Robbin. She

leave, but her steps halted when she noticed a medium-sized black box

quickly overpowered her hesitation. Juliette put her ba

was suspiciously hiding on her balcony. After confirming no one was

it. She shrugged indifferently and placed the box on the bed. Given that the pile of gifts was near the balcony door, it

own formed on her forehead as she saw a single red rose with a piece of b

ized the handwriting on the paper. It was the same handwriting as the message at the hotel. Juliett

lized the fabric was the underwear she had worn the night before, the underwear she had been searching for that morni

and felt her eyes sting wit

he camera lens. Her gaze was dazed. Her body was completely

e many more photos like this in my col

into the box. She reread the message on the

ve a special gift for you, my

ld Juliet

.