"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."

sensing danger, immediately became wary. "If I don't go, who are you

"and you'll stay here to manage the Cooper family's affairs in

at him, dumbfounded. "Wait, so my options are either South Africa or taking over the entire Cooper

respond, but his

live the quiet life of a happy slacker?" "Cooper family

defeated. "You're giving me

him. "You don't have much

out a heavy sigh. "Fine, I'll go to

study door. Just before leaving, he glanced back at Gavin with

beans to sis about your little secret. Think

temple throbbed, the muscles in his jaw tightening as his

he thought, his mind briefly flashing

narrowed in frustration, and he shook off the

...

study, he was greeted by

Gernard greeted, ready to move

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