"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."

became wary. "If I

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

South Africa or taking over the entire

didn't respond, but his silence spoke

great. Can't I just be left alone and live the quiet life of a happy slacker?" "Cooper family doesn't support

utterly defeated. "You're

"You don't have much time

sigh. "Fine,

arm and walked toward the study door. Just before leaving, he glanced

spill the beans to sis about your little secret. Think you silence me? No chance With that, he

the muscles in his jaw tightening as his expression grew

privacy in this family," he thought, his mind briefly flashing back to the memory of that slim

in frustration, and he shook off the thought, turning to his computer to bury

...

the study, he

greeted, ready to

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