Chapter 691

In the afternoon, Larry stood hesitantly outside the CEO's office at Brooks Group, debating whether to knock. "Come in," Sergio called out. Sergio was carefully trimming a bouquet of roses when Larry entered. The silence lingered as Larry stood across from him, searching for the right words. Sergio appeared to be in a good mood. He glanced up and asked, "Something on your mind?" "Mr. Brooks, Ms. Scott, and Zion have set their engagement date, but it conflicts with yours. Should I…" Larry trailed off while gauging Sergio's reaction. Sergio's expression remained stoic. "As long as the locations don't overlap, I'm not concerned. I don't want Clara getting upset." After finishing with the roses, he asked, "Did you book that restaurant I mentioned?" "Yes. It's all set." "Good. Make sure to pick Clara up when the time comes." Larry observed Sergio meticulously prepare himself and couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Brooks, with Ms. Scott and Zion getting engaged, don't you feel…" Sergio's voice was indifferent. "My marriage to her was a business arrangement. The Spencers announcing their engagement now is just a provocation, but they won't be able to act so boldly for long." "Mr. Brooks, that's not what I meant..." "Then what are you trying to say?" Larry hesitated, then asked, "You really don't have any feelings about Ms. Scott's engagement?" "In the past, Maeve was only interested in becoming Mrs. Brooks. She craved the power that came with being part of this family. "Now she's turned to Zion. Why would I waste my emotions on a woman like that? Besides, we never had any real connection." Sergio's words were so cold they sent a chill down Larry's spine. He had considered other possibilities, like the chance that Sergio was pretending to have amnesia to throw him off while secretly planning to rescue Maeve in Yewridge. But after observing him these last few days, it was clear that Sergio only remembered Clara and had reverted to his previous disdain for Maeve. A lot had happened over the past year, but Hailey didn't want Sergio to develop any feelings for Maeve, which was why their marriage had been downplayed. Sergio was back to his old self—emotionless and unyielding. Even if the world were ending tomorrow, he'd probably sit here in his office, working as if nothing mattered. Sergio grew impatient under Larry's lingering gaze and frowned slightly. "Aren't you going to get moving?" "Yes, Mr. Brooks." Larry left the office, leaving Sergio alone with the roses. The warmth in Sergio's eyes had faded, replaced by a chilling indifference. … Later that evening, under the cover of darkness, Zayla drove Maeve to the police station. The news of Bryce's arrest had created quite a stir, but thanks to Zayla's quick actions to suppress the story, only a few knew the real story. Most people dismissed it as a misunderstanding, especially given Bryce's spotless reputation. He'd never had any hint of violence attached to his name. As Maeve arrived, the staff at the entrance immediately offered her a steaming cup of tea. "Ms. Scott, I'm sorry, but Mr. Carter isn't here today. However, he's instructed us to give you access to anyone you wish to see." "Mr. Carter sure knows when to make himself scarce," Maeve replied. The staff member chuckled nervously. In a situation where they had to choose between upsetting the Brooks Group or the future Mrs. Spencer, keeping a low profile seemed the smartest move.