Chapter 607

Broderick Ackerley took over the family business at just sixteen. Under Reginald Ackerley’s very nose, not only did he hold his ground, he even managed to trick the old fox. You’ve got to admit, the guy’s scheming and smarts are on another level. Naturally, they admired someone like that. But if that someone happens to be their future brother-in-law... well, that’s a whole other story. What if Broderick turned all those brilliant tactics on Leslie Green? Would she even stand a chance? "Big brother," Simon Cross blurted out, "don’t you think Broderick might’ve sweet-talked Leslie into this? I mean, why else would she not want anything to do with us?" As soon as he said that, Philip and Alexander Cross both reached out and flicked him on the head. "Simon, you’re the same age as Broderick, already twenty-three. But you can’t even hold a candle to him. Clearly, we’ve spoiled you too much growing up. Don’t go running your mouth like that—people might actually hear you." Simon instinctively