Chapter 21
Author: Tim laurel
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As Brian closed the door behind Julie, he turned around, only to discover Mrs. Joy standing there, her arms crossed over her chest, and her look a combination of displeasure and curiosity. Her eyes narrowed as she inspected him, as if attempting to understand the mystery that appeared to surround him.

He could sense the tension in the air, a quiet struggle of wills between him and his mother-in-law. Brian tightened his stance, refusing to allow her frightening presence unsettle him. He met her stare firmly, his own eyes brimming with resolve and an underlying power that she hadn't seen before.

"Good morning, Mrs. Joy," he greeted, his voice firm and assured.

Mrs. Joy, never one to back down from a fight, pushed closer, her eyes searing into his. "Where is Julie off to in such a hurry?" she questioned, her tone filled with mistrust.

Brian kept his calm, without betraying any clues of his inner feelings. "She has a crucial presentation today at the Elysian Enterprise. They've called her
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