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Seeing Gilmore readily agree, the four women present, including Claire, nearly dropped their jaws in astonishment: Was Gilmore really planning to become 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. “According 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 their commitment. Should we…

Before Rubus could finish, Gilmore immediately intervened, saying. “Mr. Vergil, are you suggesting we should cut our palms and share blood to become 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 accustomed 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 glasses.

Gilmore looked at Rubus and said, “Mr. Vergil, here’s to our brotherhood.”

Rubus replied, “Cheers.”

With that, they raised their glasses.

Clink!

They clinked glasses.

Gilmore and Rubus both finished their glasses of red wine.

“Mr. Vergil, we are now sworn brothers from different lands. From now on, you are my big brother, Ruben, Gilmore declared, placing his empty glass 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 different lands. I’m your big brother, Ruben, and you are my good brother.”

Claire, Helene, and the other two women present exchanged surprised glances once more. Was it really this simple to become sworn brothers from different lands just by sharing a glass of wine?

It seemed too easy.

However, Gilmore knew that the simplicity of this foreign brotherhood wasn’t the important par

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What mattered was that he and Rubus were becoming true business partners.

Rubus wanted to do this because he had been completely 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 Claire? So when is Claire taking up her new role as CEO of Kenda Company?”

Gilmore replied that Claire would start her new role as CEO of Kenda Company tomorrow.

Rubus then offered, “Gilmore, since Claire is starting at KFC tomorrow, I’ll come to Kenda Company to welcome you both.”

When Claire 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

Claire 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, “Claire, I have complete faith in your abilities. Under your leadership, Kenda Company will surely thrive.”

Claire 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 Claire to Kenda Company for her first day tomorrow, so you don’t have to personally go and welcome her.

“Besides, a high–profile welcome from you might arouse jealousy among the company’s senior executives, which could hinder Claire’s future management work.”

Rubus pondered Gilmore’s words.

It was indeed true that Claire’s sudden appointment as Kenda Company CEO went against the traditional practice of promoting executives from within the company’s ranks,

If Rubus, as the chairman, personally went to welcome Claire on her first day, it was bound to make the upper management jealous and see her as a threat.

Ironically, this might hinder Claire’s future progress at work..

So Rubus finally nodded in agreement, “You’re right, Gilmore. In that case, I won’t personally welcome Claire. 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 of complete ignorance and replied, “Ruben, are you being serious?

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“The Cuevas family gave me all their wealth and assets? That would mean I’ve struck it rich”

Rubus couldn’t help but chuckle at Rubus’s feigned ignorance.

However, Gilmore’s refusal to admit his involvement was completely understandable.

In this manner, there was no solid evidence connecting Gilmore to the Cuevas family’s loss of their hundred–billion-dollar 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 accountable.

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 contemplating crowing him to reconsider as they didn’t want to become the next Cuevas family.

It was Gilmore’s subtle display 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 placed a gold–plated 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 getting late, 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 Claire, 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.