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    Jules sighed. “There’s no point dwelling on it now. Josh is waiting for us. He said we’re family and he’ll take care of us. Trust me, you won’t lose anything.” With that, he gave a quick nod to the driver to pull away.


    However, the driver, who worked under Ethan, looked over at him, waiting for his say.


    Ethan hesitated for a moment, then finally gave a reluctant nod. As the car rolled farther away, he couldn’t stop ncing back. Deep down, something told him that the decision he made today would cost him more than he was ready for.


    Jules led Ethan to Josh’s ce.


    Waiting at the doorway, Josh shed a broad, artificial grin. “You guys sure know how to keep someone waiting. I’ve been out here forever. What took you so long?”


    Jules had previously promised Josh that he would bring both him and Ethan.


    “So, where’s Brad?” Josh asked.


    Jules filled him in on the situation.


    A dark storm brewed behind Josh’s eyes, his smile slipping away. “You’re telling me Brad picked Dani over us? He went with an outsider? I thought he had brains, but clearly, I gave him too much credit!”


    Turning toward Ethan, Josh dialed up the charm again. “Knew you’d make the right call, Ethan. Stick with me, and life will get a whole lot sweeter—no more bowing and scraping. How much did you manage to walk away with from McCoy Group? Let’s have it, and I’ll put it all to good use in mypany.”


    A number rolled off Ethan’s lips.


    Displeasure flickered in Josh’s eyes. “That’s it? You can’t be serious.”


    Ethan kept silent, swallowing the bitterness. Most of the money had already been taken by Josh, yet he had the audacity toin.


    Only through Dani’s sense of decency did Ethan hold on to anything at all. If anyone else had been in charge, he might have left empty-handed.


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    The thought twisted inside him. Dani’s kindness was genuine—a far cry from Josh’s scheming ways. Regret gnawed at him, and the more he reyed it in his mind, the more he wished he’d thrown in his lot with her instead.


    He tucked away his phone, hiding his bank bnce from sight. A forced smile apanied his words. “Honestly, it’s not much. To be honest, I feel a little embarrassed. Let me see if I can gather up more. Next time, I’lle back with a real sum.”


    He was ready to slip out when Jules caught his arm, reading the warning in Josh’s eyes. “Come on, Ethan, don’t say that. We’re brothers, right? Josh would never judge you over something like this.”


    Josh’s grin stretched wider, more artificial than ever. “Naturally. Family means everything. It doesn’t matter if it’s a little less. Here, take my ount number and just wire it over.”


    Surprise flickered on Ethan’s face. “Just transfer it? That’s all?”


    “Of course. We’re family. Do you really believe we need to waste time on all that legal paperwork?” Josh turned to Ethan, impatience shing in his eyes. “Are you saying you don’t trust me?”


    A chill edged his next words. “You honestly think I’d do you dirty? Out of all the brothers, I’ve always looked out for you. Remember when you wanted to go abroad and nobody else would help? Who slipped you cash every month, even when the family turned their backs? I’ve always had your back. Why would I ever cheat you?”<fn8ee9> Content originallyes from Find★Novel</fn8ee9>


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