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    Ernst’s eyes narrowed as he studied Ethan. “Are you nning to retaliate against Rosie for Brenna?” he asked.


    Ethan noted the change in Ernst’s demeanor, knowing he was right about this. Rosie had been behind the matter. He asked, “Did Rosie also call you? Was it Rosie who told you Brenna had brought a child to the Harper Group?”


    Ernst didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he scrutinized Ethan, well aware of how fiercely he protected those he cared about. After what had happened to Brenna earlier, there was no doubt that Ethan was angry about the matter. And knowing Ethan, Ernst believed he would likely seek revenge for Brenna.


    Ernst hesitated before speaking, his tone cautious. “What exactly are you going to do? Rosie has already suffered enough. She has been cast out of the Harper family and has forfeited her shares. Now, after the car ident, she’s lying in a hospital bed, badly injured. Do you really need to add to her misery? Brenna only faced some minor grievances—nothing serious. In fact, all this attention has only boosted her reputation.”


    Ernst looked at Ethan, irritated as he noted how fiercely Ethan was defending Brenna.


    “Think about it,” Ernst continued. “Brenna hasn’t lost anything. You’re not seriously considering going after Rosie, are you? Seeking revenge over this? Rosie has known you since she was a child. Are you really going to be so cruel to her?”


    Ethan’s expression turned icy. “We’ve been friends for years, and I never took you for someone who can’t tell right from wrong. So, just because someone’s scheme failed, we should not hold them responsible and just let them off the hook? You should see the ws in your logic.”


    The room was thick with tension until a soft knocking disrupted the silence.


    Ernst’s expression eased slightly as he said, “Come in.”


    Sabine stepped inside, bncing two cups of coffee. As she set them down, she discreetly observed the two men. She could see whatever they had been discussing wasn’t pleasant.


    As just a secretary, she knew better than to interfere. Without a word, she ced the coffee on the table and turned to leave.


    Ethan was a familiar visitor at the Harper Group whenever he came to see Ernst, so Sabine had long memorized how he liked his coffee. She didn’t go far after leaving.


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    The office. Pausing by the door, she lingered, ears pricked for any snippets of conversation.


    Inside, Ernst sighed, his voiceced with resignation. “Rosie is already in a pitiful state. She realizes her mistake. You really should forgive her.”


    Ethan’s expression remained calm. But Ernst knew his friend too well. The calmer Ethan seemed, the angrier he actually was.


    Ernst added, “I’ll speak to Rosie about thister. There’s no need for you to be involved. Brenna is fine, isn’t she? I’ll apologize to her properly andfort herter. Can’t we just move on from this?”


    Ethan was perplexed by Ernst’s stance. He said, “Brenna is your sister by blood. She endured so much suffering in the Barrett family before. Now that she’s back with the Harper family, why aren’t you more supportive? Instead, you’re aligning with Rosie to go against her.”


    Ernst shook his head, his tone full of conviction. “You think Brenna had it hard? What about Rosie? Brenna at least still has her parents. Even during her toughest times with the Barrett family, she wasn’t deprived of basic necessities and her parents’ love. Rosie, on the other hand, lost her parents young. Do you have any idea what it’s like to depend entirely on the goodwill of others to live? Rosie never shared how that felt with you, did she? She had to please everyone just to ensure she wasn’t thrown out. She has never felt secure.”


    After a pause, he continued, “Look at her now—she’s been kicked out of the family, hasn’t she? Forced by Brenna to the point where she can’t even call her foster parents Mom and Dad anymore. Don’t you think Brenna is taking things way too far? To me, Rosie is the one who deserves sympathy. Ethan, I can’t understand you, either. Rosie has been part of your life since childhood. Yet, the moment Brenna came along, you were quick to propose to her. What does Brenna have that Rosie doesn’t?”


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