Doted by Many: I became the Top-Tier Celebrity!-Chapter 537 - 531: Counting Brothers (Part 1)

The number of offices indicates how many sons Ms. Jarvis actually has.

However, at a glance, there were over a dozen rooms, and it couldn’t be certain that all were her sons’ offices.

Tiana Thorne sighed slightly. It seemed this method wouldn’t work; she’d have to ask her older brother later.

She couldn’t be kept in the dark any longer, could she?

She walked over to the office door the young maid had just pointed out to her and knocked.

"Come in."

It was Maxim Ford’s voice.

Tiana opened the door, raised her eyes, and saw him sitting in a leather chair, reviewing documents. He looked very serious and focused, with furrowed eyebrows, as if dealing with something tricky.

When Maxim saw it was his sister, he lightly smiled, a gentle trace of a smile visible: "Tiana."

Tiana walked in, closed the door behind her, and blinked playfully, her voice carrying a bit of a whine: "Brother, thank you for this morning. I slept very well."

He stood up, moved to the couch, patted the place next to him, inviting her to sit, and then asked, "Did the breakfast suit your tastes?"

"Of course it did, it was very delicious," Tiana laughed.

"Did Mother give you a hard time?"

Tiana thought about what she’d discussed with their mom in the yoga room. Her lips moved slightly before she quietly replied, "Brother, I’d like to ask you for a favor."

"What?"

Ask...

This was the first time his sister had asked him for something like this, making him a bit unaccustomed. He furrowed his eyebrows lightly, his voice growing a bit softer: "Tiana, with me, you never have to say that word."

Tiana giggled, wrapped her arm around his, and rested her head on his broad shoulder, softly saying, "Brother, it’s so nice to have you."

In her past life, he was a king, a sovereign, yet he’d said the same thing to her.

No matter how much time passed, her brother seemed to always indulge her the same way, and being by his side felt reassuring.

Maxim was amused by her sudden act of coquettishness, causing a warm feeling to surge in his heart. He chuckled and shook his head: "Silly girl."

His voice was like a gentle spring breeze, very warm.

Silly girl...

Tiana’s eyes suddenly turned a little red, and she felt a bit dazed. Could her brother still remember things from their past life?

"Go on, what happened?"

Only then did Tiana straighten up and look at him, her eyes bright but carrying a hint of cool allure: "Let Meredith Ford out."

Upon hearing this, Maxim frowned deeply.

Tiana knew he was reluctant.

"Brother, I..."

"The elevator incident almost resulted in an irreparable outcome..." Maxim interrupted her, squinting slightly, his eyes still holding traces of fear.

He paused before continuing, "Tiana, this was my oversight. Because Meredith Ford is a dangerous person, she can’t be let out. I don’t want you to suffer even the slightest harm, do you understand?"

"I know."

"You only spent a day with Mother and don’t fully understand her. She loves Meredith Ford very much. Letting her out would be giving her a chance to turn over a new leaf. If she genuinely changes, everyone would be happy. But if, on the contrary, she says things to Mother that work against you..."

Maxim stopped before completing his thought, knowing his sister was smart enough to understand.

His only wish was to prevent her from being hurt by Meredith Ford again.

Tiana understood his concerns. She reached out, grasped his hand gently, and spoke in the softest way, "Brother, I know you’re worried about me. But haven’t you noticed that Meredith Ford might become a knot in our hearts?"

Maxim’s sensual lips pressed into a cold, thin line as he pondered her words.

"As long as Meredith Ford is in the Ford family, your worry will always remain. Let her out and give her a chance. If she changes, we can accept her. If she is indeed as dangerous as you say, wouldn’t removing her entirely be more thorough?"

Ken Ford clasped his hands together, lowered his eyes in thought, seemingly moved.

"Brother, try looking at it from another angle. You say Mother loves her dearly, but if she’s truly that malicious, Mother will see her true colors, won’t she?"

In Maxim’s life, the two most important women were his mother and his sister.

He turned his head to look at her. Although his brows did not relax, he spoke softly: "Tiana, you’re setting yourself up as bait. It’s very dangerous."

"Not at all. I have you, second brother, sixth brother, and Shaun. Brother, I have four brothers. I trust you all will protect me and keep me safe," Tiana replied sincerely.

Her alluring fox-like eyes sparkled brightly, full of vivid light.

Maxim gazed at her for a long time.

Among everything she said, the idea of letting their mother see Meredith’s true self had the most weight in convincing him.

He knew Meredith Ford too well. While he’d initially seen her as merely spoiled, now he realized she would not change.

"Brother, say something, will you agree or not~"

Maxim watched her pout and act spoiled, and finally, his furrowed brows eased. He reached out and gently ruffled her hair, "Alright, I’ll do as you say."

Tiana’s heart felt warm, and she couldn’t help smiling, "Thank you, Brother."

With his agreement, the show was about to begin.

A mischievous glint flashed in her charming fox eyes, eager to see the look on Meredith Ford’s face when she realized she had been brought back into the Ford family by her brother.

Maxim asked, "Earlier, when you mentioned Aiden, did you mean fourth brother?"

Tiana looked at him, her eyes deepening momentarily before returning to her usual playful cuteness, "Yes, he guessed I was the sister you all lost and came to acknowledge me last night."

Maxim recalled the previous discussion he’d had with Aiden in the garden, and raised a questioning brow: "Just acknowledging?"

"Yes."

She decided not to mention anything about a relationship with him to her brother.

Otherwise, her brother might get so riled up, he might have a heart attack.

Maxim wasn’t suspicious of this answer. Perhaps, knowing Tiana was his sister, Aiden had temporarily set aside any thoughts of confession.

Although not related by blood, they were like siblings anyway.

"Brother."

Tiana suddenly called out, her brow raised slightly, her gaze intense as she stared at him without blinking: "Isaac Ford, my previous third brother, he’s actually the Ford family’s sixth, right?"

Even though she knew in her heart, she needed Confirmation.

Maxim looked into her beautiful eyes and nodded lightly.

This truth could no longer be concealed.

Tiana asked again, "So, there are still two brothers I haven’t acknowledged, right?"

Maxim replied, "...More than that."