"Brendan, let go—""Deirdre." Brendan interrupted her. His breath landed on her neck and shoulders, and his voice was hoarse. "I'm not as great as Sterling, but please don't leave me."Upon hearing this, Deirdre's body froze up completely. 'I'm not as great as Sterling, but please don't leave me.'If other people heard this, they would find his words ridiculous. He was the golden boy who had grown up with a silver spoon in his mouth and the person in charge of the Brighthall Group. He wore all kinds of crowns on his head, and others envied him.However, he actually said that he was not as great as Sterling, who was scraping around and was less than 1/10 as capable as he was? Or was he acting and, once again, taking advantage of the subtle feelings in her heart?Deirdre couldn't figure it out. She was not an expert in the business industry, nor had she ever experienced the bloody conflicts of those big families. She was an ordinary person, so she only trusted her intuition.Brenda

Sterling smiled slightly and gracefully put down the bowl and spoon. "I initially didn't have any plans for the afternoon, but after you reminded me, I suddenly remembered that I actually had something to do."Brendan narrowed his eyes. Still, Sterling looked at him calmly without any fear.Now, Sterling was the object of competition among the major hospitals. His career development was far from limited to Neve and Berth only. He even had opportunities abroad. Naturally, he no longer had to worry about Brendan's banning and coercing him.At that moment, Deirdre felt that her head started to hurt again, not to mention that she also wanted to dismiss Brendan and talk to Sterling about Emily."The sound of your typing on the keyboard is too loud. Anyway, Sterry and I will be downstairs only, and my mother is also around. You can go to the study to work by yourself. You don't have to keep following me." As soon as she finished her sentence, Brendan's face sank at speed visible to the n

Deirdre felt disappointed, but she still smiled. "It's okay. I'm just trying my luck. In fact, I understand that even if she really has someone backing her, she won't possibly let you know so easily."Sterling still didn't give up."Although I don't have much contact with him, I know her senior.""Senior?""Yes, his name is Ryker Wight."Deirdre was stunned for a moment. The name sounded familiar, and she remembered in hindsight that this man had once had a drink with Brendan, and it was that drink that had caused a scandal and forced Brendan to hold a press conference."Since he is Emily's senior, it means that he is on Emily's side. He might not tell you much about her, right?"Sterling smiled. "Ryker and Emily just have a transactional relationship. He is a person who prioritizes his interests. He has approached me many times before. He started a company and needs human resources from the research institute. I can use this opportunity to trick him into telling me."Deirdre's

She then heard Brendan say, "Deirdre, do you think that your plan was so flawless and perfect that I couldn't guess that you were trying to divert me away? Your acting skills are bad, so how could I possibly not have realized what you were doing? But I still didn't refuse. Do you know why? Because I owe you that. Next time, you won't have another chance to dismiss me. Deirdre, I won't trust you again."After Brendan opened his lips, he spat out those icy words. His last sentence made Deirdre's face turn pale. The man then let go of her and left.Deirdre's mind went blank, and before she could react, she had already grabbed Brendan's hand in fury."Brendan! When have you ever trusted me!?"Brendan was stunned. With reddened eyes, Deirdre said, "Between Emily and I, do you trust me more? I told you Shea was innocent. Did you believe me? I'm telling you now that I was forced to throw away the carrot cake. Are you willing to believe me on this too!?"When Brendan saw Deirdre's tears,

Thinking of this, Deirdre had mixed feelings. One would think she and Emily had switched identities… No matter what, she hoped that she could bring down Emily in one fell swoop with this matter. There was a pang in Deirdre's heart.Needless to say, since Brendan started to suspect something was off, he investigated it non-stop, and he also called to ask Emily to meet.Coincidentally, Emily was on a business trip, so she had no choice but to say, "Mr. Brighthall, why don't you wait for me to come back and go to your villa in person? I just don't know if Ms. McKinnon would mind.""I'm fine with it, and so is she."After finishing the call, Brendan returned to Deirdre's side. Deirdre was exercising on the treadmill, and he also stayed there. In the afternoon, he sent Sterling away and held a meeting with Deirdre in his arms.It didn't take long for word to spread in the company that Mr. Brighthall had a newly married wife and that he clung to her so much every day that he was relucta