The Sullivans were one of the Brighthall Group's partners, so Brendan should likely attend the event as a show of support. Thus, he nodded.

Emily smiled sweetly. "They invited me to the event, too! Will you drive me to the venue together?"

Brendan frowned and replied steelily, "No. We aren't going together."

"Why not?" Emily's expression froze. "You're not going to the Sullivans'?"

"I'm only going to show up at the end of the event to give them a gift. Are you only going to appear when the e