Chapter 527

Maeve recalled that the Brooks family's rise to prominence began with Sergio's grandfather, Hailey's husband. It was Sergio's father who continued the legacy after that. Yet, Sergio had never spoken of his great-grandfather. All that remained in the house was a wooden plaque in his honor. "Yes," Sergio answered. "So, the Brooks Group has been around for nearly a century?" Although the Brooks Group claimed to be a hundred-year-old company, the family's real ascent to prominence had occurred in the last few decades, marking them as nouveau riche of their time. This was why Hailey had always wanted her sons and grandsons to marry well-bred heiresses from scholarly families. "Probably," Sergio said nonchalantly. "My great-grandparents probably didn't make their fortune in Seathburn City. I don't know much about their early days." Maeve fell into deep thought as Sergio lit three candles and handed one to her. Understanding his intention, she accepted the candle, prayed, and placed t