<h4>Chapter 123: Cousins</h4>


    Robertughed, "I’ll remember that."


    Brianna just nodded gently, asking no more questions. She watched him finish his soup, then took the bowl back to the kitchen.


    Robert couldn’t help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief as he strode upstairs.


    In the kitchen, Brianna stood there quietly, a cold smile touching her lips. Normally, when Robert went to meet clients, he would always take his assistant or secretary with him.


    But tonight, Robert’s assistant and secretary were both resting at home, not out meeting anyone!


    This meant Robert went to see his mistress. Brianna knew he wouldn’t willingly break up with her.


    Emily was young and beautiful. Although Brianna took good care of herself, she still bore the marks of time. How could shepete with the fresh, youthful skin of Robert’s mistress?


    It was likeparing a piece of synthetic jade to a perfect AAA-grade jade.


    There was noparison. Old men loving young women was normal. How many men, once they had a family and some money, abandoned the wife who had stood by them through thick and thin?


    Such men were countless. Brianna knew several of her male ssmates who had taken this path.


    "Cheap man, cheap mistress, just you wait! I, Brianna, will not be wronged! I’ll repay what you owe me tenfold!"


    Brianna smiled coldly, turned around, washed the bowl, and ced it back in the cupboard. Composing herself, she slowly headed upstairs.


    When she entered the bedroom, Robert had already showered and was lying in bed ying with his phone.


    Brianna smirked inwardly; ever since Robert met Emily, he was glued to his phone.


    His phone had a password. Even if she got her hands on it, she couldn’t unlock it.


    Brianna silently took her pajamas to the bathroom for a bath. Twenty minutester, she emerged to find Robert smiling sweetly at his phone screen!


    Dirty old man! Does he think the mistress really loves him?


    Love? She only loved his money. One day he would end up penniless, abandoned by his mistress!


    Brianna’s eyes flickered. She smiled and sat down next to Robert. He quickly turned off his phone and ced it on the bedside table.


    "Finished your bath, honey?"


    "Yes, I did. You must be so tired. Let me give you a massage. Lie down on your stomach," Brianna said sweetly.


    Robert beamed, "Thanks, honey!"


    Brianna coldly curved her lips. When Roberty down, she suddenly froze, seeing a clear kiss mark on his fair skin!


    Damn it!


    That was the mistress’s way of taunting her!


    Brianna felt the blood in her veins boil.


    "What’s wrong? Are you tired?" Robert’s voice brought her back to her senses.


    She took a deep breath, ignoring the kiss mark. It wasn’t time to act yet.


    "Nothing, I’ll start now," Brianna said coldly, her hands beginning to massage Robert’s back.


    This dirty old man was reallyfortable, enjoying a young body outside and his wife’s tender care at home! Thinking of this, Brianna’s heart bled with hatred!


    She was troubled by Hannah’s issues, and the economic performance of Davis Group was declining.


    Even though Brianna was a celebrity, this was still about her children’s happiness. If Davis Group went bankrupt, it would be terrible for Kevin and Hannah.


    But this man was still out having fun, not worried at all.


    For now, she could only endure!


    E received a call from Eric this Sunday, asking her toe to the Nelson Group Hotel for dinner. He also requested that she dress formally as he nned to introduce her to some of his friends.


    Eric had two close friends in Country S: Brian Carter and Jacob Hill, both of whom were prominent figures in high society.


    Brian was also E’s distant cousin. However, the Carter Group and the Davis family had not been in contact for a long time, so E and Brian were rtively unfamiliar with each other.


    Through Eric, she finally met Brian.


    Brian’s great-grandfather and Isabe’s (E’s biological mother) grandfather were brothers, so their blood rtion was somewhat distant by this generation.


    Additionally, due to internal conflicts within the wealthy families, Brian and Isabe’s branch of the family had little interaction.


    Brian controlled two percent of the Carter Group’s shares, which was not particrly threatening. E’s uncle, Frank Carter, didn’t regard Brian as a concern.


    After graduating from college, Brian started his own business instead of joining the Carter Group.


    "Little cousin, it’s a miracle we can sit together face to face," Brian said with a lightugh, as previous generations had severed ties with the Davis family due to Isabe.


    "Cousin, I’ll need your guidance in the future!" E said yfully, confident that anyone Eric was close to would be trustworthy.


    Brian chuckled, "What a sweet-talking girl."


    Eric raised an eyebrow, "The woman I choose won’t be anything less."


    Jacob, the gentle young master of the Hill Group, smiled softly, exuding a schrly air even in his speech.


    "Are you all so engrossed in catching up that you’ve forgotten about me?" Jacobughed lightly.


    Eric raised an eyebrow yfully, "If you’re considered idle, then there are no workaholics in the world!"


    Everyone shared augh, and E blushed slightly, being the only girl among them.


    Despite her previous life experiences, E felt a bit nervous.


    "By the way, what’s the news from the Carter Group?" Eric asked Brian, his expression turning serious.


    Brian looked at E deeply and replied seriously, "I found out that your uncle Frank ns to approach you, aiming for the Carter Group shares you hold."


    E frowned slightly. Her grandmother had left her fifteen percent of the shares, which she could only ess when she turned twenty-five.


    Her uncle’s timing was strategic, aiming to build a rtionship now to secure her sharester.


    Indeed, it was all about interests. The Carter Group people had never cared about her before, but now, with interests at stake, they would surely flock to her.


    "No problem. Let him approach her. After all, E can’t ess her shares yet. No matter how well they treat her, it’s just hopeful thinking," Eric said coldly, displeased.


    Eric’s point was valid. Even if E wanted to hand over the shares to Frank now, it wouldn’t be possible.


    There were still seven years to go!


    "That’s true. But little cousin, you should be wary of the Carter Group people. They’re not simple, and Frank’s daughter, Leah Carter, has returned from further studies in Country M. She’s a formidable woman, so don’t give her any leverage," Brian said with a smile.


    Leah was E’s first cousin!


    E nodded, "Don’t worry, I’ll be careful!"


    Just as one wave subsides, another arises.