Young Master Du avoided Adalee like the plague. The moment he saw her, he'd turn and run the other way. Sometimes, just hearing her voice was enough to make him bolt, desperate to hide before she could rope him into working at the Du Group like a slave. He had no interest in the family business. With so many brothers around, why did she always target him?

Mrs. Du sighed and relented. "Fine, I won't say anything more. You young people should handle your own lives. It's not my place to interfere. Just don't forget to pick Spencer up at the airport on Saturday. I've already told him you'll be there." She added with a pointed reminder, "And don't show up empty-handed. Buy a bouquet of flowers. It's been a long time since you've seen each other, and it's a special reunion. Flowers are a thoughtful gesture."

Abby shook her head. "Mom, I'll pick up Brother Spencer, but I'm not bringing flowers. Who sends flowers just because they haven't seen someone in a while?"

Refusing to be drawn into further discussion, Abby quickly wrapped up the conversation.

"Mom, that's it. I'll take care of it."

Before Mrs. Du could respond, Abby hung up.

Abby sent Spencer a message, asking when his flight would arrive at

reply but eventually messaged back: "I'll land around 11

responded with a simple "Got

Abby headed for the airport. The drive was long-nearly two hours from

check in and

a nonchalant,

message instead, asking directly,

of something unspoken: "Abby, don't ask about me and Spencer. Whatever's between us, it's our business. I know Spencer's returning to focus on his career, and his parents want to pair him with you. So

to the story but chose

I already have someone I like. I've never seen Brother Spencer as more than a brother. The

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