Semua Bab Better Brother, Better Life: Bab 81 - Bab 90

So, upon further consideration, Phoebe wondered if Connor really wanted a divorce.It seemed that he had only used it as a threat to scare Phoebe. His actions showed no real intent. Cruelly, he might have never even considered divorce, instead relishing the way he could torment her with it and manipulate her emotions and attention.In this relentless mental torture, Phoebe had gradually lowered her standards, slowly tolerating Connor beyond reason. Looking back now that she'd woken up and seen sense, the old Phoebe felt like a stranger.At the end of the day, there was nothing wrong with not loving someone. What was wrong was hurting them.Yesterday, at Horizon Dining, Connor immediately retaliated against Alexandra because he couldn't stand seeing Vanessa suffer even the smallest of grievances. He had used his actions to love and protect the woman he cherished.At the time, Phoebe had even asked herself what it felt like to watch the man she'd once loved with all her heart treat

Vanessa spotted Phoebe in her white gown from a distance. She couldn't deny that the dress, though it was one that she would never have bothered with, with its simple, form-fitting cut, perfectly complemented Phoebe's cool, aloof demeanor.Her mid-length hair was loosely pinned back in a simple updo, and a few strands fell naturally around her face, striking a balance between relaxed and refined. Paired with her understated makeup, she stood out in the sea of heavily made-up faces at the lavish gala. She exuded a fresh, distinctive presence.But that was exactly why Vanessa found Phoebe pretentious. She felt that it was as though Phoebe was trying to seem special. It irked her.The man beside Phoebe was tall and handsome, and he had an approachable, warm demeanor. He was clearly someone exceptional.Vanessa, who had bribed Laura with a set of cheap skincare products she would never use herself, had learned that Phoebe was basically Connor's maid at home. They rarely shared a bed.

Vanessa subtly straightened her back. At the same time, she noticed how quiet the people around her were. She glanced at Connor and saw his icy expression. Although it was usually so, he had an extra layer of frost this time. She figured that his hostility had to be aimed at Gideon.She instinctively took a step aside and asked Jared about it.He glanced at Connor before whispering, "Gideon Blackwood is Connor's older brother."Vanessa was stunned. She wondered why he had never mentioned it to her."They're half-brothers with the same father," Jared added. "And they have a terrible relationship."After learning this, Vanessa could only look at Gideon with regret. She undoubtedly would want to connect with outstanding men, but she preferred those she could hold on to. She wasn't foolish enough to risk offending Connor before she was sure she could break into Gideon's circle.Besides, Connor was already one of the most elite men in Seavale. Few could outshine him in a setting like

Now, Dahlia was the one having a meltdown.Chloe was still swooning over how handsome Gideon was when she turned to see Dahlia's ashen face. She asked, "What's wrong?"Dahlia grabbed her wrist and gripped it tightly. She was scared.Chloe was worried. "Who spooked you?""G-Gideon Blackwood." She couldn't even get his name out without stuttering."You know him?" Chloe was a sucker for good looks and loved gazing at handsome men. She was dying to know more about Gideon.Dahlia became paler. "Yeah. H-He's my… brother…"She didn't want to admit something so terrifying!Chloe fell silent. Dahlia added, "I'm serious. I'm not lying to you. We have different mothers, though."Chloe still didn't say anything, which irked Dahlia. She snapped, "Why aren't you saying anything?"Chloe sighed. "I'm kinda jealous of you now."Dahlia snorted. "Haven't you always been jealous of me?""I finally get why you're so fearless. Both your brothers are unreal—one is a Jeriton scion, and the other i

Jerry accepted that explanation. He noticed Phoebe glancing at Connor a couple of times, so he remarked, "Mr. Russell really loves his wife, huh? He's personally introducing her to these big shots. People are saying that if she wants to start a project, one phone call is all it'll take for them to throw money at it."Happy wife, happy life. Only men who know how to treat the people around them well, including their wives, will make it big in life. Mr. Russell is set for a smooth journey in life."He blinked in confusion when he didn't receive a response from Phoebe. "Ms. Stanton?""I'll leave you to it, Mr. Hall." Phoebe smiled faintly.Jerry was baffled, wondering if she was upset again.Seeing that Gideon would be tied up for a bit, Phoebe took the chance to grab a glass of water. In the distance, she spotted Michael Larkin, a revered artist and a titan in the art world. He was surrounded by a crowd.As a child, Phoebe had taken his oil painting classes with Melinda. She was te