บททั้งหมดของ Better Brother, Better Life: บทที่ 41 - บทที่ 50

After lunch, Gideon gave Phoebe a task. She needed to go to a tableware store, pick up the cups he'd ordered, and deliver them to his home. He sent her the passcode for his door on WhatsApp.During the meal, she, Gideon, and Jeremy exchanged their personal numbers. Naturally, Jeremy was the one who'd pushed for it. Phoebe wouldn't have dared ask for Gideon's private contact herself.The tableware store was a famous international brand, and the two cups Gideon had ordered cost nearly ten thousand dollars. Even though the store clerk had wrapped them in layers of foam, Phoebe still made sure to be extra careful when handling the shopping bag.As she turned to leave, Dahlia approached her with a group of friends. What a small world it was.Dahlia's friend, Chloe Slater, had been at the hospital with her the other day. She leaned in and whispered, "Dahlia, isn't this the woman that you said is your family's dog? She's so pretty. It's hard to believe you guys would treat her like that."

Phoebe's phone wouldn't stop pinging. So, she had no choice but to check it.Dahlia was being crazy. She had sent a text that read, "I'm giving you a task right now. I want you to send me ten voice messages in a row, saying 'I, your humble servant, was wrong, Your Highness.' No typing. I want to hear your voice. Make me happy first before we move on to other things."She loved playing power games and testing people's obedience. They were classic manipulative and gaslighting tactics. If Phoebe actually did as Dahlia said, the latter wouldn't just stop there. She would just keep pushing, and Phoebe would only be subject to worse bullying in the future.Phoebe scrolled up through their chat history and saw the so-called "gift" Dahlia had sent her. The background of the video was the place Phoebe had called home for three years, so it was beyond familiar to her. The people in the video also weren't strangers to her.Maybe the events of the night before had once again proved to Phoebe j

The man in the photo had flawless features, soulful eyes, and a refined air. He was, undeniably, strikingly handsome.Still, Phoebe said honestly, "Gideon is even better looking."Chantelle gasped. "Oh my God. Does that mean I'll be working with a guy who's even hotter than a movie star? I'm living the dream!"If only she knew how difficult Gideon was to deal with, she wouldn't be so excited.It was already time for work, but Gideon had yet to show up. Phoebe was summoned to Natalie's office. The latter said, "There's a charity gala this Saturday that Mr. Blackwood will be attending. You need to go with him."She pointed at a document on her desk. "This is the guest list. Stay by Mr. Blackwood's side and ensure that you provide their information to him immediately when they come to network with him."This is Mr. Blackwood's first public appearance among the upper crust of society, so nothing can go wrong. Don't let him make a fool of himself, got it?"The event yesterday was lim

Katherine was happy to see Phoebe for the first time in ages. She asked, "When did you get here?"Phoebe answered, "Right when you told Vanessa about her birthday present."Katherine didn't say anything.Phoebe fixed her unblinking eyes on Katherine, her gaze sharp and direct. "My birthday was last month. Do you still remember that?"Katherine's own gaze became shifty for a second when she met Phoebe's cool, steady eyes. "I've just been too busy.""If something's important to you, you'll remember it, no matter how busy you are," Phoebe said. "I remembered your birthday, at least."Katherine's expression turned cold. "What are you trying to say, Phoebe? Are you mad at me?"Seeing the change in her expression, Phoebe suddenly realized that she was feeling jealous. She hadn't even felt this way when finding out Connor and Vanessa were together. All she'd done was accept it, ask for a divorce, and step aside.But Katherine was her elder, her family, and someone who looked so much l

Rage surged in Phoebe's chest, which was rare. She couldn't stop herself from gripping Katherine's wrist tightly. "You really care about her, don't you, Aunt Katherine?"Katherine was startled by the fury in Phoebe's eyes. The latter had always been clever and well-behaved. She rarely lost control of her emotions like this."You can secretly spoil her, love her, and care for her, but please, don't let me see it. Can you do that?" Phoebe was practically snarling toward the end of her sentence.She was making a serious request, and it wasn't hard to do. Katherine could do it, couldn't she?But Katherine hesitated. "But…"She looked torn and troubled, but she refused to agree.Phoebe felt like her anger was akin to punching a pillow. There was no satisfaction to it. Suddenly, she fell quiet, and her anger vanished. She stared at Katherine for a few seconds without saying a single word. Then, she turned and left.Part of the reason Katherine was there that day was also that it had b