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Darlene, imitating the adults, wanted to toast with her grandmother as well. 

Bridgette was amused. 

The atmosphere at the table gradually became more lively. 

Seeing that the time was right, Clayton spoke up again. 

“Dami, if the Barrette Group is also interested in the Walters Group’s project, we can work together.” 

Claudine noticed Damian put down his wine glass. 

Before Damian could speak, she quickly picked up a piece of fish and placed it in his bowl. 

“Try this.” 

She spoke gently. 

Damian glanced at the woman beside him, and at that moment, she happened to be looking at him as well. 

In the past, she had also picked out food for him like this. 

But back then, the way she looked at him was always full of affection, not like now-cool, rational, with a hint of warning. 

Of course, Damian understood what Claudine meant. 

She was afraid he would break his word and refuse to help her brother for the sake of profit. 

If it had been before, Damian would have taken the Walters Group’s order without hesitation and kicked the Hogan Group out. 

But now… 

He looked away and put the piece of fish Claudine had given him into his mouth. 

Clayton had been waiting for Damian’s reply the whole time. 

Seeing Claudine serve Damian food, he thought his daughter was trying to speak up for him. 

He was delighted, thinking Claudine truly was his daughter. 

This was the right thing to do-only if the Hogan Group prospered could she, as a daughter of the Hogan family, have a good life. 

Bridgette had no idea what the three of them were hinting at. 

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While taking care of Darlene at the table, she reminded her husband. 

“Didn’t I tell you not to bring business matters home?” 

Now that she was convinced Damian was heartless, hearing her husband talk about cooperating with the Barrette. Group made her even more unhappy. 

If they really did work together, wouldn’t her daughter be even more looked down upon in the Barrette family? 

Although the Hogan family couldn’t compare to the Barrette family, they were still a well-known name in Reedport. 

She was unwilling to let her daughter suffer more just for the sake of making money. 

Clayton felt a certain dissatisfaction with his wife. 

This woman spent her days enjoying the comforts of home, having no idea how difficult it was for him to do business outside. 

Now that Damian was right there, instead of speaking up for him, she complained that he talked too much. 

And that attitude she showed Damian! 

She never considered that if it weren’t for all his years of hard work supporting the family, she wouldn’t be living so comfortably now! 

With these thoughts swirling in his mind, and anxious to confirm the cooperation with Damian, Clayton naturally spoke in a less than pleasant tone. 

“Dami is my son-in-law. What we’re discussing is family business, and you don’t understand any of it, so don’t ask!” 

Bridgette’s hand, holding the fork, paused for a moment. 

After all these years, it was the first time Clayton had ever told her she didn’t understand anything. 

The dining table fell silent in an instant. 

Claudine was naturally displeased with her father’s attitude, but she did not speak up for her mother. 

She wanted her mother to slowly see her father’s true colors for herself; that would be more convincing than if she told her the truth directly. 

Bridgette said nothing more. 

She would never argue with her husband in front of others, especially not in front of the children. 

After speaking, Clayton realized his tone had been too harsh in the heat of the moment. 

He picked up some food for his wife and said, “I was wrong just now. I shouldn’t have spoken to you like that. Please don’t be upset.” 

Bridgette still did not look up at him. 

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As for the food Clayton had picked up for her, she never touched it from start to finish. 

Seeing that the time was right, Damian picked up his napkin and dabbed his lips. 

“The Walters Group’s project…” 

As soon as he spoke, Clayton immediately looked over, and Claudine’s hand holding the fork unconsciously tight- 

ened. 

“Mr. Colton is indeed interested in cooperating with the Barrette Group, but the Barrette Group’s five-year develop- ment plan does not cover this field. So, I still suggest that Mr. Colton consider working with a local company.” 

Hearing Damian say this, Clayton felt a slight sense of relief. 

But he asked again. 

“But this afternoon, the Walters Group rejected the Hogan Group. Does that mean… they’ve chosen another compa- ny?” 

Claudine had been listening quietly, and by now she understood that Damian had already decided to help her brother. 

Only then did she finally feel relieved. 

Damian noticed all of Claudine’s reactions.