Hidden Ties

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rother, Andrew. Being his business partner has been a unique experience, but it comes wi

ways, there was a good morning message from my brother, Andrew, who is more protective and controlling than any father. I

m to bring my favorite coffee. I call him, and on the first ring, he answers. "Yes, I admit I'm cheeky, even before you say anything, my dear

ht tone of complaint. I roll my eyes, knowing he can't see me. "Andrew, don't complain. I'll wait for you at the office with my coffee, or I

just pulled off. I grab my bag, put on my shoes, and head down to my private garage. I drive to the office, located in downtown Toronto. Whil

ice, hearing someone asking to hold the elevator. I immediately recognize the voice as Andrew's. I put my hand on t

te?" I tease, watching him hand me the coffee. I tr

g my frustration. I scowl and refuse to respond. As soon as the elevator reaches our floor, I step out, marching straight to the office, wi

my height. It's not my fault I got the short side of th

He looks serious, loosening his tie and sighing. "Kate, we ne

ong, Andrew? You seem strange. Was last night not good? Your 'blondes' didn't work

riously. "It's not a big deal for you, but it is for me. This meeting is to close a deal with a new shareholder w

usually good, but sometimes it becomes suffocating. I can't stand being controlled by another man besides him, but it s

t start with these paranoias. You're my brother and business partner, not my father, who, by the way, doesn't make even half the

wford. You didn't like him back then and thought he was pulling me a

ers me to this day. "Hmm, that clueless guy who wore glasses bigger than himself," I pretend not to care, but Andrew knows it affects me. "Well, it's been years

overcome this. Taylor is interested in investing in our company, and it would be a great opportunity for us t

s sometimes. "Alright, Andrew. Let's deal with it together, as we always have. I trust

project I'm creating for a special client. Because I'm so focused, I don't hear Camile knock on the door. Only when I realize her presenc

me know, Camile. Is

Andrew is in the