"Hmm, you're right. I'll talk to your brother and see what he thinks," Wilfried said thoughtfully.

Aveline nodded and went on her way.

...

In the study, Gernard sat on the sofa, a mischievous grin plastered on his face. "Brother, why didn't you let me finish? I was about to spill the best part."

Gavin ignored him and pulled out a document, handing it over. "Take a look at this. If everything's in order, you'll be leaving the day after tomorrow."

"What's this?" Gernard blinked, taking the file and flipping it open..

His eyes widened as he scanned the pages.

He shot up from his seat, staring at Gavin in disbelief. "Wait, you're serious? You're actually sending me to South Africa? Do people live there? When did we even expand into that region?" Gavin, seated in his leather chair, remained cold and composed. "Recently."

Gernard's face twisted in disbelief. After a long pause, he finally blurted out, "No way. I'm not going."

Gavin's gaze flickered over to him, calm but stern. "You don't have to go."

"If

Gavin said casually, "and you'll stay here to

stared at him, dumbfounded. "Wait, so my options are either South Africa or taking over the entire Cooper business while you're

but

be left alone and live the quiet life of a happy slacker?" "Cooper family doesn't support freeloaders," Gavin said flatly, clearly aware

sighed, utterly defeated. "You're

don't have much time to

sigh. "Fine, I'll go

Just before leaving, he glanced back at Gavin with a smirk. "But before I

little secret. Think you silence me? No chance

muscles in his jaw tightening as his

his mind briefly flashing back to the

and he shook off the thought, turning to his computer

...

he was greeted by Wilfried

greeted,

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