She felt a deep sense of pride in Allen. He was brilliant, capable of achieving things that continually showcased his intelligence to the world.
She smiled to herself, grateful he was her fiancé and the father of her children. Meeting him in this lifetime felt like one of her greatest blessings.
Though her sister and stepmother had tried to destroy her, even using her ex-husband as a weapon, she found one silver lining in it all—it led her to Allen. That was the only part of her ordeal she could appreciate.
When others applauded him during the meeting, she didn't join in. Instead, she sat back, smiling softly, letting her pride speak through her expression.
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Once the meeting ended, Aiden decided to visit his brother. Unlike before, the bodyguards weren't stationed at the door, so he stepped inside.
Allen, still focused on his work, didn't look up. "What do you want?" he asked in a low, cold voice.
