Beyond the Divorce

I glanced at him, unsure how to begin.

It was Arnold who broke the silence. "Go ahead and speak."

"Do you really want to take over completely?" I scrutinized him.

He chuckled. "Seems like I'm still seen as a good-for-nothing in your eyes, and I'm just a freeloader. Am I that bad?"

"Not at all. It's just a bit sudden." I tried to hide my skepticism.

"It's time for me to take over. Grandma is getting old, and I've been quite unfilial. I've been reckless and irresponsible, but I have to step up. After all, the family can't find another successor. It's a responsibility I can't ignore." He spoke with solemnity as if burdened with a mission.

I didn't expect Arnold to be quite manly when he was serious, which made me look at him in a new light. It seemed like he always had the Beringer family's responsibilities on his mind.

Seeing me staring at him, he tapped my head. "What are you looking at? You're that surprised?"

with a smile. "Yeah. It's indeed surprising. I didn't expect you

He showed a mischievous grin and leaned in, asking,

to treat me like a sister, but now, in front of

like my brother who was extremely

question but still understood what he meant. I gave him a sidelong glance.

became serious

him

and assist Atlas in his

pondering the meaning

the support from our

chose to develop his business in Torado back then,

BZ plan, also chose Torado indicated that the

we could successfully obtain the distribution map. It seemed that before implementing the plan, there was still a tough battle to

He was already asleep, so I didn't disturb him. I just quietly sat by his bedside for a long time before gently getting