Chapter 241 Putting On An


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    Rosie sat between Luther and Tessa, radiating practiced innocence as she greeted each family member with grace. To most, she appeared the same well- mannered youngdy they had always known.


    Only Brenna saw through the performance. She remembered Rosie sneering at the staff with thinly veiled contempt. Not only that, but she also remembered Rosie''s ruthless, underhanded schemes to win Ethan over.


    Now, the same schemer posed as a virtuous, graceful woman.


    Brenna took her seat with a faint smile and greeted her grandparents.


    Luther, ever observant, had long noted Brenna''s quiet, restrained nature. Her demeanor was different from Rosie''s and Audrey''s clingy disys of affection. Even a simple greeting from her was a wee surprise.


    What really piqued his interest was the news surrounding Brenna. He had learned she had military ties and formidable capabilities. In his mind, this distant granddaughter might outshine even his grandsons, probably bing the Harper Group''s future leader.


    If only Brenna would soften that steely exterior and show a little more warmth toward the family, she would be the perfect heiress,


    Tessa reached over and sped her hand, eyes tender. "Is Ethan here?" she asked softly,forted by the thought that this often-overlooked granddaughter had finally found someone worthy.


    "Not yet. He''s been busytely," Brenna replied with a small smile, making an effort to soften her demeanor. "He''ll be here around noon."


    "Wonderful! Now that you''re together, spend more time with him." Tessa picked up a small bunch of grapes and offered them to Brenna. "Try these. They''re from our vineyard."


    "Thank you." Brenna took one and tasted it. She was then surprised by the great taste.


    "It tastes good, right? Take a few crates home. Our greenhouses have five grape varieties, heirloom tomatoes,


    even fresh corn." Tessa continued to offer Brenna fruits from the vineyard. Her genuine care for her touched


    Brenna more than she cared to admit.


    Brenna had braced herself for criticism from her grandparents. She had been certain Rosie had spent her


    recovery time badmouthing her to her grandparents.


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    Chapter 241 Putting On An Act


    But ber grandparents were treating her well now.


    Had Rosie notined about her to her grandparents? Or had she simply failed to sway them?


    Across the room, Brenna watched Rosie put on an act, looking well-behaved in front of Shepard and Giselle.


    Despite her injury, Rosie wheeled herself over to them and hand-fed them fruit with dramatic affection. The same couple who had once expelled her from their home now epted the act without protest and yed their parts because of the elders'' watchful eyes. There wasn''t a flicker of dislike in their faces.


    To anyone watching, the three looked like a happy family.


    Rosie locked eyes with Brenna, seemingly challenging her to react or get upset. However, Brenna remainedposed, her expression unreadable. She quickly turned her attention back to Luther and Tessa with practiced ease.


    "These military connections of yours... Are you still working with them?" Luther curiously asked.


    "Yes," Brenna answered. "But I can''t say more. It''s ssified. I''m sorry, Grandpa.”


    "You''re doing the right thing." Luther said firmly, approval lighting his face. "Service to the countryes before my curiosity. Knowing you''re contributing to something greater makes me proud."


    His gaze then shifted toward Ernst and Lennon. "Brenna is aplishing great things. You two need to catch up."


    To Luther, national contribution mattered far more than doing business and making money.


    Eyes bright, he continued praising Brenna. Then, with a wave, he instructed the servants to bring out the wine for a proper toast to his exceptional granddaughter.


    Just then, Brenna caught the murderous glint behind Rosie''s eyes.


    Rosie seethed in silence. All her subtle hints about getting kicked out by Brenna had gone nowhere. She had hoped Luther would stand up for her and let her return home.


    But Luther didn''t scold Brenna. He even praised her.


    Rosie was filled with resentment but said nothing.


    She knew that despite his age, Luther was perceptive.


    Any direct maniption would backfire, as he would see right through it. That was


    why she hadn''t pushed harder.


    Her only move now was to double down on the dutiful daughter act by pleasing Giselle and Shepard, hoping it might stir Luther''s emotions and make him let here back.


    Just then, Audrey spoke up cheerfully. "Grandma, let me show Brenna the orchards! It''s her first time being here."


    "Of course," Tessa said warmly. "Pick as much as you like. The kitchen knows how to handle everything."


    Upon hearing this, Lennon trailed behind them. "I will go with them. Might as well stock up before I leave for Norview."


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