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Seeing Gilmore readily agree, the four women present, including ire, nearly dropped their jaws in
astonishment: Was Gilmore really nning to be sworn brothers with this foreigner, Rubus?
Rubus face lit up with joy upon hearing Gilmore’s words. “Mr. Reed, this is wonderful news.
“But I am older than you, would you mind being the younger brother?”
Gilmore smiled and replied. “ording to our customs in Eldoria, the elder will be the older brother,
so I don’t mind at all.”
Suddenly, Rubus had a thought and said to Gilmore, “I heard that in Eldoria, when brothers form a
strong bond, they often perform a blood oath to symbolize theirmitment. Should we…
Before Rubus could finish, Gilmore immediately intervened, saying. “Mr. Vergil, are you suggesting
we should cut our palms and share blood to be sworn brothers?
That’s an ancient ritual, not something we do in modern times
“How about a simpler method, like raising our
in a toast
Gilmore really didn’t want to go through the trouble of cutting his palm for the sake of their
brotherhood.
After all, Rubus wasn’t Eldorian, and there was no need to stick to the traditional blood oath,
Rubus agreed with Gilmore’s suggestion, “Very well, a toast it is.”
Since Rubus was a foreigner and not ustomed to the idea of a blood oath, Gilmore’s idea of a
simple toast suited him.
better.
Gilmore had Spencer bring out a bottle of rare Lafite, opened it, and poured two sses.
Gilmore looked at Rubus and said, “Mr. Vergil, here’s to our brotherhood.”
Rubus replied, “Cheers.”
With that, they raised their sses.
Clink!
They clinked sses.
Gilmore and Rubus both finished their sses of red wine.
“Mr. Vergil, we are now sworn brothers from differentnds. From now on, you are my big brother,
Ruben, Gilmore dered, cing his empty ss on the table and looking at Rubus.
Gilmore even went ahead and picked a nickname with a touch of Eldoria style, inspired by Rubus’s
name.
Rubus nodded, “That’s right. From now on, we are sworn brothers from differentnds. I’m your big
brother, Ruben, and you are my good brother.”
ire, Helene, and the other two women present exchanged surprised nces once more. Was it
really this simple to be sworn brothers from differentnds just by sharing a ss of wine?
It seemed too easy.
However, Gilmore knew that the simplicity of this foreign brotherhood wasn’t the important par
What mattered was that he and Rubus were bing true business partners.
Rubus wanted to do this because he had beenpletely won over by Gilmore’s vision, charisma,
and capabilities.
Rubus believed that with Gilmore’s drive and potential, Gilmore was destined for greatness.
Forming a foreign brotherhood with Gilmore only had advantages and no drawbacks.
Then they settled on the couch, chatting for a while.
In addition to discussing business and cooperation matters, Rubus asked Gilmore. “May I address
Mrs. Gilmore as ire? So when is ire taking up her new role as CEO of Kenda Company?”
Gilmore replied that ire would start her new role as CEO of Kenda Company tomorrow.
Rubus then offered, “Gilmore, since ire is starting at KFC tomorrow, I’lle to Kenda Company
to wee you both.”
When ire heard Rubus refer to her as “Mrs. Gilmore“, it warmed her heart.
Even though she and Gilmore weren’t officially marri great joy.
t, Rubus’s choice of addressing her as Mrs. Gilmore brought her
ire said to Rubus, “Ruben, once I begin my role at Kenda Company, if there’s anything I can
improve on, I’d appreciate your guidance”
Rubus quickly reassured her, “ire, I haveplete faith in your abilities. Under your leadership,
Kenda Company will surely thrive.”
ire blushed and said, “Ruben, you’re too sweet.”
At this moment, Gilmore chimed in, “Ruben, I understand that you’re very busy with numerous
responsibilities.
Tll be taking ire to Kenda Company for her first day tomorrow, so you don’t have to personally
go and wee her.
“Besides, a high–profile wee from you might arouse jealousy among thepany’s senior
executives, which could hinder ire’s future management work.”
Rubus pondered Gilmore’s words.
It was indeed true that ire’s sudden appointment as Kenda Company CEO went against the
traditional practice of promoting executives from within thepany’s ranks,
If Rubus, as the chairman, personally went to wee ire on her first day, it was bound to make
the upper management jealous and see her as a threat.
Ironically, this might hinder ire’s future progress at work..
So Rubus finally nodded in agreement, “You’re right, Gilmore. In that case, I won’t personally
wee ire. We wouldn’t want to create any unnecessary tension.
“Ruben, that’s how it should be,” Gilmore replied.
After some casual conversation, Rubus suddenly turned serious, fixing his gaze on Gilmore. He
said. “These past few days, the most shocking news in Mescourt’s business world is that the
Cuevas family transferred all their wealth and assets to someone else and left Newville.
“Gilmore, is it true that you’re the one the Cuevas family handed everything over to?”
Gilmore, however, maintained an air ofplete ignorance and replied, “Ruben, are you being
serious?
“The Cuevas family gave me all their wealth and assets? That would mean I’ve struck it rich”
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Rubus couldn’t help but chuckle at Rubus’s feigned ignorance.
However, Gilmore’s refusal to admit his involvement waspletely understandable.
In this manner, there was no solid evidence connecting Gilmore to the Cuevas family’s loss of their
hundred–billion-dor fortune and their eviction from Newville.
Even if Rubus was fairly certain that Gilmore was the one responsible, as long as Gilmore didn’t
confess, there was no way anyone could hold Gilmore ountable.
This was precisely the effect Gilmore intended to achieve people would know it was his doing, but
they couldn’t prove it.
His reputation and capabilities continued to spread far and wide, causing anyone contemting
crowing him to reconsider as they didn’t want to be the next Cuevas family.
It was Gilmore’s subtle disy of power that deterred Rubus from using force against him. Instead,
Rubus chose to pay him
visit.
Had Rubus taken a different approach, he would undoubtedly have regretted it
“Gilmore, it seems I got it wrong, Rubus said with
ile, refraining from exposing Gilmore.
But Rubus continued with a solemn tone, “Gilmore, since we’re brothers now, there are sorge things
I should remind you of
The Cuevas family is one of the major wealthy families in Mescourt and has deep roots in the
country
While the Cuevas family may have lost all their wealth and industries, Zapata Cuevas’s connections
with the financial elites in Mescourt remain strong. There’s even a marriage alliance with the
Cuevas family and the Ross family
“Gilmore, you should still keep an eye out and be cautious about them.”
Gilmore looked at Rubus and replied, “Ruben, even though the Cuevas farmily’s loss of wealth and
their expulsion from Newville has nothing to do with me, I appreciate your advice.
“Ill be careful, Ruben.”
Rubus chuckled to himself, thinking. “Even at this point, he’s still denying any connection with the
Cuevas family’s matter
“Gilmore is truly something else.”
But Rubus chose to keep the truth to himself and added, “If you ever run into any trouble in
Newville, Gilmore, don’t hesitate to give me a call.
“I’ll do my best to assist you if I can.”
With that, Rubus ced a gold–ted business card on the table in front of Gilmore.
The card only had Rubus’s name and a phone number, with no other details.
It was quite astonishing for a business magnate like Rubus to have such a simple business card.
“Sure, Ruben. I’ll give you a call if I need help,” Gilmore nodded to Rubus.
“Gilmore, it’s gettingte, and I should head back. Take care. Rubus checked his wristwatch and
then got up addressing Gilmore.
“Til walk you out, Ruben Gilmore offered.
from the couch.
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Gilmore, Spencer, along with the four women, including ire, and the others, saw Rubus and his
butler, Jo, off from the
manor.
After bidding farewell to Gilmore and the others. Rubus got into his car and they drove away from
the manor.