Cale laughed at Brandon’s remark. “So... tell me, what brought you here?”
“An invitation from an old friend. And they said there was a chance you might come. As it happens, there are a few things I wanted to discuss.” Brandon smiled faintly.
“At first, I thought you were starting to enjoy family gatherings like this.”
Brandon chuckled softly. “As if.”
Their conversation was so casual that several people around them fell silent. Not many people could speak to Cale Miller like that. Some of the guests had business interests connected to Cale Miller. But Cale was very careful about maintaining boundaries in his interactions. That was why they were so curious about why someone Cale had just met could speak to him so familiarly.
Even Silas watched the scene with an unreadable expression. He had never expected that the man who had interrupted his conversation with Falcon earlier would turn out to know Cale so well.
Ever since he first met Cale Miller, who had been introduced as Gavin Devereux’s trusted confidant more than a decade ago, Silas had done his best to become close to him. Unfortunately, Cale was extremely selective about who he allowed near him.
That was why Silas unconsciously clenched his fist. He had to find out what kind of relationship existed between them. He was certain it was more than mere business.
Meanwhile, Falcon, standing among them, was completely ignored.
As though he were not even there.
The situation made Falcon repeatedly suppress his irritation.
Brandon, on the other hand, seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the party, especially now that Cale was there.
“Ah, let me introduce you,” Cale said, wrapping an affectionate arm around Lydia’s waist. “My beloved wife. Lydia Miller.”
Lydia frowned, then smiled faintly. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Brandon.”
“The honor and pleasure should be mine, Mrs. Miller.” Brandon bowed politely. Then, when his eyes inadvertently drifted toward Naomi and Chris, he asked, “And...”
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