Brenda's eyes held a touch of worry, making it hard to refuse her.

Lilah lowered her head in thought for a moment, having thought through the complexities clearly.

"Mrs. Rhodes, you could guide Livia for a while, let her intern at our company. If she proves to be a capable manager, then I see no issue with her taking over, " she suggested.

Brenda sighed deeply, speaking candidly, "Lilah, you know I prefer you. You have the experience in managing the company, and your personality is more suited for it. I'm not biased towards you; I just fear that if Livia finds herself in a position she can't handle, everything could fall apart."

Lilah found herself in a bit of a dilemma too. She had several companies to manage and truly couldn't be everywhere at once.

There was no need to compete with Livia over this.

However, Brenda considers Brenlla her lifeline, meaning this was no trivial matter.

"How about this: Livia and I can both intern, and then we'll have everyone vote. This might be fairer to Livia, " Lilah proposed after some consideration, thinking it was a more balanced solution.

As they exchanged ideas, neither noticed a slender figure quickly slipping past the staircase on the lower level.

Meanwhile, in Kuskeonga, Joselyn sat in her study, lost in thought after finishing her chat with Lilah.

She had been back for over half a month, and Absolon often visited. Yet, for some unknown reason, she found herself missing the days she recently spent in her homeland.

People truly are ever-changing.

"Mom, what are you thinking about? You didn't even hear me, Lillie said, bringing in a cup of coffee. Seeing Joselyn's troubled expression, she waved her hand in front of her mother's face.

Joselyn finally snapped back to reality. "Nothing, why aren't you resting yet?"

A hint of fatigue flashed in her eyes.

Recently, Lillie had been very resistant to Absolon and had no plans of finding a job, staying home every day to keep an eye on her, constantly worried she might leave.

This constant monitoring was suffocating.

"Mom, are you upset they're about to leave soon?"

Lillie asked quietly, though she had been trying hard to keep Absolon away. Joselyn had been busy with work, and that man shouldn't have had many chances to bother her.

"Lillie, why don't you like Uncle Absolon and Jerrold? They won't affect you, " Joselyn asked softly. Lillie instinctively lowered her head. "I... I just worry.

You know how I feel. Mom, why can't you accept Uncle Xu? He's been genuinely good to you and has never thought of betrayal.

He respects you deeply."

"Lillie, life is unpredictable. Your Uncle Melvin and I are just friends, the best of friends, but nothing more," Joselyn sighed, feeling an inexplicable unease.

Absolon would soon be leaving.