Phoebe glanced at Theodore again. She actually wanted to suggest making an agreement, as talk was cheap. But she was afraid of coming off too serious and giving the Reynolds family a negative impression, so she gave up on the idea. The dinner was tasteless for Phoebe. After finishing the meal, she still felt uneasy and decided to take a walk in the estate. With a gentle night breeze blowing, her long hair fluttered. She stood at a crossroad for a while when suddenly, two beams of light shone in.

Covering her eyes with her hand, she squinted and looked over. The car approached and slowly stopped beside her, revealing Brandon getting out of it.

Phoebe involuntarily called out, “Dad.”

Brandon waved his hand to the driver, and the car drove towards the mansion. He straightened his clothes and asked, “Why are you alone here? Where’s Theodore?” “He’s talking to Grandma,” Phoebe felt uneasy. Ever since she caught Brandon cheating, she felt awkward whenever she saw him.

The series of zeros on the blank check kept flashing before her eyes, leaving her at a loss.

Brandon gestured with his hand, “Shall we take a stroll?”

“Oh, sure,” Phoebe replied awkwardly. They walked forward, keeping a distance of two people between them. The estate was vast, and one couldn’t see the end at a glance. After walking for a while, Brandon asked, “How’s your job at QUEEN Entertainment? Are you getting used to it?”

“It’s alright. Once I got the hang of it, it became easier. However, I can’t see the results yet, but the response to the artists we’ve launched has been positive,” Phoebe said.

Brandon nodded, “Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. You’re meticulous and cautious in your work. Theodore transferred you there because he values your abilities. Treat it as a learning experience.”

Phoebe smiled, “I dare not treat it as a mere learning experience. We’ve invested so much money, and I want to make it back as soon as possible.”

Brandon stopped and looked at her, his gaze filled with admiration and encouragement, “I believe in your abilities. In these three years, you’ve learned a lot by being by Theodore’s side. Besides your strong abilities, you also have great social skills.”

He still remembered when Theodore came back and said he wanted to marry Phoebe. The entire family opposed it at the time, but Theodore’s persistence prevailed, and they eventually accepted it.

The future heir of the Reynolds family must marry someone from a prestigious background. However, in the end, they agreed to this marriage because Phoebe was pregnant with Theodore’s child, and they didn’t want the Reynolds family’s child to be abandoned.

At first, he was dissatisfied with Phoebe as his daughter-in-law, until she demonstrated astounding abilities and business acumen. In the two and a half years she spent by Theodore’s side, she never made any mistakes, and even turned Theodore’s connections into her own.

Some would say she was cunning, as she trembled at the sight of the check he gave her, but others would say she was innocent, as she could navigate among the influential and make sure she didn’t lose out.

“Is that a compliment?” Phoebe asked.

Brandon chuckled, his eyes crinkling. “It is a compliment. If only Madison had half of your abilities. I could laugh myself awake just by thinking about it.”

There was a hint of disappointment in his tone when mentioning Madison. Phoebe was about to respond when her phone rang in her pocket. It was Theodore calling. Brandon glanced at her and said, “You should answer that. I’ll head back first.”

As Brandon walked away, she answered the call. A dissatisfied voice came from the other end, “Phoebe, what were you talking to my dad about for so long?”

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