Chapter 240 I Want Something Even More...


    Ethan''s office, located on the ny-ninth floor of the Mitchell Group, featuredrge windows that stretched from floor to ceiling, offering an expansive view of Shirie. During long, demanding workdays, the skyline provided a much-needed breath of fresh air, while at night, the sparkling lights brought a sense of calm.


    The office was designed with transparent ss walls on two sides, offering an unobstructed view that invited endless enjoyment of the scenery.


    Brenna, taking in the scene, saying, "This office is truly stunning."


    Ethan approached her at the window, suggesting, "You can move your staff here and work in my office if you want."


    A gentle smile yed on Brenna''s lips. "I already oversee more than 70 people across my two studios. I just took a glimpse at the secretarial area; it''s crowded. With so many employees here, I''d only add to the congestion."


    Ethan nodded in understanding before responding, "We manage two hundred subsidiaries worldwide, which trantes into a mountain of paperwork. That''s why there are so many employees here."


    While they were eating, Ethan''s mobile phone rang. A nce at the caller ID caused his brow to furrow. He then stepped aside to the window to take the call.


    As Brenna ate leisurely, she couldn''t help but think that personal calls to Ethan usually indicated important


    matters.


    Still, she held back her curiosity and didn''t question Ethan about the caller''s identity when he ended the call.


    But Ethan took the initiative to exin, "That was Jade''s father. He''s offering arge sum for her safe return."


    He then let out a coldugh. "Last month, the Ward family intercepted my shipment at Norview. Our talks broke down, and then, they sent assassins after me. Now, with Jade caught up in trouble, they have the audacity to ask for favors from me?"


    A serious expression appeared on Brenna''s face. "Keep your distance from the Ward family. Their lies have no


    limits. It''s widely known that they''ll abandon anyone when they''re in danger. Jade must have something


    valuable or a dark secret for them to even think about saving her."


    Ethan knew all too well of the Ward family''s ruthless chase for influence and profit. He looked intently at


    Brenna. "You''re familiar with the Ward family?"


    "Yes," Brenna replied, her eyes cold. "I have crossed paths with them in the past. Their leader, Edward Ward, lost an arm, I''m the one who made the prosthetic he uses."


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    Ethan remembered seeing Edward''s prosthetic arm, its movements so life-like that at first nce, it was indistinguishable from a real limb.


    The prosthetic arm seemed like a remarkable replica of a human limb, but hidden within it was a deadly array of weapons. Daggers, firearms, poison darts,sers, and electrified currents were all embedded in the fingers. Anyone who dared to harm Edward would be killed by it.


    The arm''s most impressive feature was its intent-recognition system, which could detect hostile intentions, alert its user, and trigger countermeasures through neural signals. This piece of cybeic engineering was truly groundbreaking


    Ethan was taken aback to learn that Brenna was the mind behind this formidable device.


    "You''re the creator of that?" His voice wavered as memories of their harrowing encounter at Norview, where the arm had almost imed his life, flooded back.


    He then asked impulsively, "Are there any weaknesses?"


    Silence settled in the room. Seeing Ethan show such rare concern, Brenna couldn''t help butugh.


    "Of course," she said, her smile turning into a mischievous grin. "Do you think I''d give Edward an unstoppable weapon?"


    Ethan''s eyes gleamed. "I want something even more powerful.”


    Nodding thoughtfully, Brenna replied, "Braeden has been requesting abat support system for special forces


    soldiers. I was considering integrating some of the prosthetic''s features. But your request has just sparked a


    superior idea. You''ll get to test the prototype once it''s ready."


    At the first light of dawn, the Harper family headed out toward Luther''s estate for the weekend.


    Even Ableson''s family was going there, making it a final gathering before Lennon''s semestermenced.


    By nine in the morning, the family vehicles had taken over the manor''s cobblestone courtyard.


    In the gazebo, Rosie was spending time with Luther and Tessa.


    Her words, sweet and engaging, drew smiles from the elders.


    “Dad! Mom! Brenna!” Rosie beamed, seeing them arrive. “You are finally here. I''ve missed you so much!"


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