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    A sense of obligation had always tugged at Ethan because of the money Josh sent for his studies abroad; he was never allowed to forget it.


    Refusing to let it hold him this time, Ethan drew a line.


    After a breath, he bit back his nerves and spoke up. “Even brothers should keep money straight. Things are different now, and this is all I have. If anything goes wrong, it could get very hard for me and my family.”


    Josh’s eyes narrowed, his tone turning sharp. “What could go wrong, exactly? Do you really believe I’m worried about your pocket change?”


    A heavy sigh followed. “So, you don’t trust me. Not much more to say, is there? It’s just sad we’vee to this as brothers.”


    Before the atmosphere could sour further, Jules chimed in, “Come on, Ethan. Why stir up trouble? You’re just making Josh feel unappreciated. Don’t forget, he’s the one protecting us now.”


    Leaning closer, Ethan kept his voice low. “We’re talking real money here. Shouldn’t you think twice? Remember, most of what we had is gone, and it’s because Josh got his hands on it!”


    Jules shrugged, trying to reassure him. “I get it, but Josh exined everything. He wasn’t out to cheat anyone. He just wanted to keep Dani from grabbing the assets. He promised to make it right. Besides, look at the bigger picture: if Dani has a son, she and Cedric will get everything, and we’ll all be answering to her. Thanks to Josh, we each control our own shares now. Isn’t that better for us?”


    Suspicion lingered in Ethan’s eyes. “But Lara said…”


    Jules waved him off. “Lara? She’s still learning the ropes. We’re the brothers holding this family together. Dani’s only got Hamilton’s shares, that’s all. Oiscoll is our ground. Stick with me, and everything here is still in our hands.”


    While Ethan hesitated, Jules smoothly fished out his phone and transferred the funds straight to Josh before Ethan could stop him.


    Shock hit Ethan like a ssh of cold water. “What the hell, Jules?”


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    Laughing, Jules slung an arm over his shoulder. “Rx. You never changed your password, not once. It’s done, the money’s with Josh now. He’ll put it to good use.”


    The exchange left Ethan brooding, and when his phone buzzed with a new message from Brad, a fresh wave of frustration hit.


    On the screen, Brad’s words read, “Dinner at my ce tonight. Just the two of us.”


    Ethan quickly typed a reply. “Alright.”


    In the evening, Brad ran into Dani.


    Carol walked up and said, “Dani wants you toe to her ce for dinner tonight.”


    Brad blinked in confusion. “Huh? Seriously?”


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    Brad rubbed the back of his neck. “Well, I actually made ns to eat with Ethan.”


    Carol gave a small nod. “That’s fine. Bring him along. Hamilton’s joining us as well.”


    Brad asked, “Is this dinner for something specific?”


    Carol shrugged. “Not that I know of. She just said…”


    He pulled out his phone and texted Ethan. “I’ll have someonee get you.”


    Brad hadn’t expected the dinner to be held at Dani’s vi. So when the driver dropped Ethan off there, Ethan waspletely caught off guard. He tried calling Brad, but the call rang out, and it was Hamilton who showed up at the door.


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