Chapter 26
The next morning, Xavier was up bright and early, lounging in the living room as he eagerly waited for Danielle.
It was his first ttaking her shopping, and he'd been so excited he’d barely slept.
"Just so you know," Xavier announced smugly to his brothers, "I'm taking Danielle out today."
The others exchanged sharp glances, silently cursing his gloating.
"Mom, why isn’t Danielle down yet?" Xavier asked, practically bouncing in his seat.
Vivian shot him a look of mild irritation. "For heaven's sake, Xavier, you've asked a hundred times already. Be
quiet for a minute, okay?"
Before she could say more, Danielle cdown the stairs, her presence instantly lighting up the room.
"Danielle! Did you sleep well? No rush-take all the tyou need," Xavier said, his tone enthusiastic as he stood
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Howard and Vivian beamed at their daughter, admiring her cute outfit. "Chave sbreakfast first,
sweetheart," they said in unison.
Meanwhile, Audrey had been upstairs, spending extra tprimping herself. When she finally walked into the
living room and saw everyone gathered around Danielle, happily eating, she felt a pang of jealousy.
"Good morning, everyone," Audrey said with a big, practiced smile.
Vivian glanced up. "Audrey, you're up early. Cjoin us for breakfast," she said gently.
Audrey sat down, playing coy. "I wanted to eat with all of you."
As the meal went on, she turned to Joseph, her tone casual but calculated. "Joseph, since I'm on summer break
and bored at home, can | intern at the company?"
Joseph frowned slightly, surprised. "Why the sudden interest in working?"
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