Chapter 54

Brandon’s pov ; I heard the loud crash from Rey’s room upstairs, I barely contained my irritation. I glanced at Christopher, who was calmly seated, appearing unbothered by the commotion. With a tight nod to the butler, I signaled for him to check on her. If she kept up this behavior, I wouldn’t have her threatening our family’s reputation, adopted daughter or not. Once it was quiet, I turned back to Christopher. Unlike most of the wealthy heirs in our circles, he stood out for always following traditions. He had a serenity about him, an elegance that seemed untouched by the troubles of this world. At moments, he seemed almost as if he belonged to another time. After concluding our meeting, I escorted him out through the garden. I finally broke the silence. “To be honest, the Carpenter family isn’t what it once was,” I said, hesitating but needing to speak the truth. My parents’ endless search for my sister had drained them, and the family’s standing had quietly slipped. Meanwhile, the