บททั้งหมดของ Better Brother, Better Life: บทที่ 21 - บทที่ 30

Although Phoebe had guessed that this mysterious man wouldn't be ugly, seeing his face in its full glory still made her wonder how a man could have such chiseled features and flawless contours.This wasn't her first time seeing such a stunning man, but the last one to leave her so captivated was the very one now standing before her.Three years ago, this man had shown up during the small, intimate wedding that she and Connor had thrown for family. His name was Gideon Blackwood, and he was Connor's half-brother. They shared the same father.Their first meeting had left Phoebe tense. Although it was partly due to his striking looks, it was primarily because of his daunting presence that instinctively made one nervous.Three years had passed since then, and Gideon's presence was now more composed and steady. He was also even harder to read. Although he was dressed casually in a black overcoat, he still exuded an air of mystery.Phoebe's breathing hitched. She was completely caught of

Gideon didn't deliberately use a cool tone, but his voice was just like he was—cold, aloof, and devoid of warmth.Phoebe was surprised by his answer. Then, she was worried. She prayed that he wouldn't find out who she was.Alexandra abruptly turned to look at her, her eyes bright and filled with excitement. Phoebe shot her a look, warning her to keep quiet.Horace had done his homework before inviting Gideon to watch the race. He said, "I've never heard of that racer. I'll look into them when I have the time."Gideon said, "Don't bother. She's no longer in this field."He was just making casual conversation, and his attention didn't shift toward Phoebe. She sighed in relief, thinking that he clearly didn't know that she was Sun.The race was divided into Groups A and B. Gideon wasn't interested in any of the racers, so he left earlier than planned. Once he was gone, the get-together was pretty much over.Before leaving, Jeremy reminded Alexandra to tell him when she arrived home

Phoebe asked, "Isn't that a little disrespectful?""That mysterious senior from Alden College must have a motive for wanting to see me. It's normal to gauge each other under such circumstances," Alexandra said breezily. "With all my experience in socializing, people who refuse to reveal their names are either genuine big shots like you or fakers who want to make themselves look good. I bet she falls under the latter."Alexandra knew more about these business matters than Phoebe did, so Phoebe agreed to help.Alexandra had a dinner party that night, so she had to leave after checking out Phoebe's new residence. Her driver picked her up at the entrance to the neighborhood.Phoebe walked her downstairs. Before getting into the car, Alexandra said, "Phoebe, you've got a house, a car, savings, and a career you love. Your life's just getting started. I'm rooting for you, so let's get rich together!"Her words sounded casual, but they hit Phoebe in a way she didn't expect. After a brief

It was rare for Connor to start a conversation with Phoebe. She figured that he'd probably seen Gideon's car earlier.If they were a regular couple, the question could be considered a sign of his jealousy. It would be a little something to spice up the relationship. Unfortunately, Connor and Phoebe were far from a regular couple.If Connor asked a question about Gideon, it really could only be about him. To Connor, Gideon, who was just a month older than him, was a taboo, a forbidden topic.Gideon had been abroad for the past few years, so Connor had never mentioned him to Phoebe. It was through comments that Connor's father, Stanley Russell, had made during family dinners that had helped her piece things together.Stanley often compared Gideon and Connor, and it was clear that he favored the former.Three years ago, when Connor had been appointed as Russell Group's CEO, he'd achieved solid results. However, Stanley still thought that he couldn't compare to Gideon.If Stanley was

Stanley and Amelia weren't there that night. Things would probably get nasty if they were around when Gideon was, so it was good that they'd ducked out.And so, the seat between Gideon and Phoebe was left for Philip.Phoebe glanced at Dahlia to see her glaring at her. For some reason, Phoebe found it funny. Having to have dinner with someone she feared was likely one of the few problems Dahlia had to endure."How lucky," Phoebe thought.Just then, Philip arrived. Everyone stood up in greeting.Philip was 73 that year, and his chiseled features hinted at the handsome young man he'd been. He was five feet eleven inches tall, and he stood with his back straight. He showed no sign of a stoop.He'd been a tough, iron-willed figure in his youth, but he had mellowed down as he aged. His grandchildren weren't as fearful of him as his children were.Dahlia was relieved when she saw him. "Grandpa, I heard from the butler that you haven't been feeling well lately. Why did you only tell us