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    Buoyed by the support, he eagerly updated Ellie on his job. “I’m your husband’s assistant now! And guess what? The CEO, your friend, also has an assistant with a bachelor’s degree, just like me. Your husband says my pay will match hers—eighteen thousand a month! If I do well, there will also be bonuses. Isn’t that awesome? Don’t you want me to seed?”


    Ellie rolled her eyes. “You need the talent to back that up.”


    She knew her brother’s limits all too well. Her real worry was that, because of her, Brenna would hesitate to fire Hank even when she didn’t want him in herpany.


    The following evening, Ellie invited Brenna to a seafood restaurant for dinner.


    “Brenna, I’m so sorry about my brother,” Ellie said apologetically. “He has been a troublemaker since we were kids. Now that he is grown, he brushes off small opportunities and can’t handle the big ones. He is always chasing some get-rich-quick scheme. Since I got back, he has been hounding me daily for a high-paying job or startup cash. I’m exhausted by his pestering. And now, he is causing you trouble. I’m really sorry.”


    Brenna gently took her hand. “It’s fine. Your brother seems sharp and works hard in mypany. He is not as bad as you make him out to be.”


    Ellie, still embarrassed, assumed Brenna was just being kind.


    “Don’t go easy on him because of me. If he steps out of line, fire him. I won’t say a word,” she said to Brenna.


    “No one is perfect starting out. If he’s willing to learn, I’ll give him a shot. Don’t worry too much. He’s doing alright now,” Brenna reassured her, taking time to ease Ellie’s concerns.


    The following morning, Isabe was at the shop, showcasing a cutting-edge humanoid robot to a customer.


    Ruby lingered near the doorway, observing that Isabe was upied and choosing not to disturb her. She waited patiently by the entrance until the customer departed.


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    After over thirty minutes, the customer finally left, and Isabe, escorting him out, only then spotted Ruby.


    “Mom, what are you doing here?” Isabe asked, irritation creeping into her voice.


    Dressed in pricey, stylish clothes, likely worth hundreds, and with wless makeup, Isabe exuded confidence andpetence. Ruby looked at her with displeasure.


    “You’ve made it big and forgotten your mom, haven’t you? You don’t even visit home anymore. Your brother’s never around, either, leaving me to care for your dad alone. Are you trying to exhaust me?” Rubyined.


    Isabe had long toyed with the idea of cutting ties with her family. After all, they couldn’t offer her any help now.


    With Alec no longer useful to Rosie, she knew she didn’t need to keep an eye on him.


    “I’m swamped with work. You handle Dad. I’ll visit you when necessary,” she said coldly. “Don’t show up here again unless it’s about something important.”


    Ruby grew anxious. “What is that supposed to mean? Are you embarrassed by me?”


    “No, I’m not,” Isabe replied, though her difort was clear, especially with her colleagues watching. “If you’ve got something to say, not here—it’s awkward with everyone looking.” She gently nudged Ruby away.


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