《Better Brother, Better Life》全部章節：第 231 章 - 第 240 章

Phoebe had gotten used to being around Gideon, but what he said still caught her off guard. In their last two exchanges, she hadn't looked at him. Now, she couldn't help turning to him because his question was so unexpected.Gideon's side profile was ridiculously handsome. Below his face was a sharp Adam's apple and shoulders that were broad and manly—nothing like a skinny teenager's.This time, instead of following along with his words, Phoebe said, "Mr. Blackwood, I've always thought that you couldn't care less about Connor, but… Forgive me for being blunt, but it now feels like you take him very seriously."Gideon didn't say anything. He simply tilted his head and glanced at her. Then, he looked straight ahead again.She explained, "It's because you always tie whatever I do back to Connor. What I mean is, Connor really isn't that important anymore. You can't assume that if I start dating someone now, it's just to put on a show for him. Wouldn't that mean that I'm still orbiting

The store's lighting was soft, and as it fell across Gideon's face, his sharply defined features looked almost unreal in their handsomeness to Phoebe.He was so blinding that she couldn't help but squint a little. She lowered her eyes to the moon puzzle he had spent time piecing together. For someone with staggering wealth, the gift was objectively inexpensive. Still, she could feel the care and consideration he had put into it.If Gideon wanted to, he could give plenty of expensive gifts. But at that moment, he and Phoebe were just a CEO and his secretary; it wouldn't be appropriate for her to accept it.The glass cup was expensive, too, but given what had happened before, Phoebe could accept it with a clear conscience—if Gideon truly intended it for her. And if he asked for one in return, it would make sense for her to give it to him.So, given their relationship, the moon puzzle he had assembled himself was better than any cup. Its meaning and the effort behind it were on a diff

Simon narrowed his eyes, amused by the fake smile on Alexandra's face. He pushed her onto the bed and pinned her down, leaning in closer as his grin turned wicked. "I know that saying that only pisses off men who really can't perform."He pressed his face against her ear, nibbling her earlobe as he whispered, "I'm very capable."Alexandra's body turned to jelly at his teasing, but her voice stayed steady. "Only women get to judge whether the man's technique is any good."Simon kissed her earlobe before moving to her neck. "Then tell me how exactly my performance was lacking last night."Alexandra was speechless.Simon didn't sit by idly while he talked. His lips moved from her neck to her cheek; his smile widened when he saw the impatience in her eyes. "Oh, so when you screamed yourself hoarse last night, it wasn't out of pleasure—but the opposite?"She didn't want him on top of her anymore. "Get off me.""You're so unreasonable. I'm breaking things down so seriously for you, bu

Ian looked at Jacqueline in puzzlement and solemnly asked, "What exactly did I need to tell you?"Jacqueline was only two years younger than he was. In her eyes, Ian had always been gentle, but his gentleness felt like a constant act of smoothing everything over. He seemed untouchable, without a single weakness.Because he never lost his temper, it was impossible to tell what he cared about. Just like now—Ian clearly knew what was going on, yet he refused to tell Jacqueline anything.She retorted, "You know full well that I like Gideon, Ian. I've liked him since we were kids. You're his friend, so why won't you help me out? Instead, you keep pushing me away. I honestly can't understand it."Ian said soothingly, "Gideon doesn't like you. If that's how he feels, it doesn't matter how much you adore him."Jacqueline was sick of hearing that, and her temper flared. "That's what you always say. Can't you at least let me try?"She couldn't wrap her head around it. She clearly needed he

Phoebe hung up. She no longer felt the old happiness she used to have when Katherine called; her expression stayed calm.Katherine's heart was with her new family now, but Phoebe figured she felt obliged to check in since her eldest niece had just gone through a divorce.Phoebe texted Flynn about it, but he didn't reply. He was someone who loved and hated fiercely—when he didn't like someone, he wouldn't play nice with them at all.Phoebe didn't turn Katherine down, though. Katherine wasn't like Connor, whom she could cut off from all ties. She still needed Katherine's help to take good care of Victoria. Blood relatives weren't the same as an ex-husband with whom one could stop dealing after a divorce.…At lunchtime, Phoebe went to the agreed restaurant. The place was lovely; many office workers went there for lunch.Katherine was already waiting at a table by the window. She looked up as Phoebe approached, and her dainty face lit up with a smile. "Flynn didn't come?"Phoebe sa