Madam Brenda paused for a moment, "What do you mean?"

"I mean, you really trust me so much, but I might not be as close to you as Livia is... " Lilah tried to suppress her surprise, carefully choosing her words, but found herself stumbling awkwardly.

Madam Brenda, a bit helpless, took Lilah's hand. "Silly child, you and Gerard are already set in stone. All that's missing is the wedding. In my heart, I've already considered you my own daughter, you know?"

Lilah felt a wave of emotion.

"What you said reminds me that you two haven't married yet. Oh, right, you were planning for a year-end wedding. It seems Richard and I need to start preparing soon, Madam Brenda mused to herself." Aunt Brenda, there's still half a year until the end of the year, " Lilah said, caught between amusement and disbelief." But I'll seriously consider what you said and see what you decide then."

The next day, Madam Brenda called Lilah and Livia to the study.

The first lesson was about her nearly twenty-year journey of establishing Brenlla and the company's development over the years.

Livia was a bit surprised. "Aunt Brenda, I want to learn design.

How is this related to your company?"

Madam Brenda then shared her plans, causing Livia to widen her eyes in shock. “Aunt Brenda, this isn't right. How could I possibly compare with Lilah?"

"Livia, don't say that, " Lilah said, gently pressing Livia to sit down. "Madam Brenda has her plans, and we should trust her."

Livia nodded slightly.

Madam Brenda's life could be described as "a life of great tumult and triumph." The company faced numerous setbacks at its inception, almost failing in its infancy.

If it weren't for Richard's timely support during a critical moment, the company might not have reached its current scale and influence.

"Brenlla isn't just a high-end brand. We have many young designers who create for young women. Some of our consumers are making ends meet. We also offer products at more affordable prices...

Madam Brenda paused.

Lilah promptly poured a glass of water and had someone bring some sliced fruit.

"Doesn't that mean the company might lose money? After all, our materials are above the industry average," Livia asked.

"What do you think, Lilah?" Madam Brenda turned to Lilah.

Caught mid-sip, Lilah almost choked. After a moment's thought, she replied, "I can only say that Madam Brenda is genuinely committed to making products that reach a wider audience."

Madam Brenda didn't respond, but her eyes briefly shone with approval.

"Our marketing department has high standards for copywriting.

The text we imprint on product packaging and the slogans for various product lines are meant to inspire and offer hope.

This has always been our intention, and I hope you both understand not to abandon everything for profit, " Madam Brenda said sincerely, looking at Livia.