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    Brenna said, “She is indeed shameless. Next time she shows up, don’t bother being polite to her. If she starts on about being my mother or raising me, just ignore her and drive her away.”


    Tommy, still upset about the earlier incident, couldn’t hold back his irritation.


    He said, “She came here this morning, unting her role as your adoptive mother to push us around, even asking when our studio was founded. When she found out it was five years ago, she imed the studio should belong to the Barrett family since you were still underage at that time. She argued that legally, all your assets from before you were an adult would be the Barrett family’s. I argued with her, and her audacity was astounding. She even asked about our yearly ie and your personal savings.”


    Brennaughed derisively. “Savings? What savings? Any savings I might have had already went to the Barrett family. She knows this very well but pretends otherwise. If I don’t set her straight, she’ll think I am easy to push around.”


    Tommy’s expression grew stern. “People like her don’t deserve any respect. To be honest, I think you’ve been too lenient with the Barrett Group.”


    Brenna nodded and called Thiago. “I don’t want the Barrett Group to be around any longer.”


    On the other end of the line, Thiago’s voice was calm. “Don’t worry. In a week, the Barrett Group will be gone from Shirie.”


    After a pause, he added, “By the way, you’ve been invited to the International Economic Forum in Cliffdell. The event is in three months. Will you attend?”


    A smile broke across Brenna’s face. “Absolutely. I missed outst time, and this is a wonderful chance; I won’t miss it.”


    After ending the call, Brenna gathered her belongings and left the office.


    She had just settled into her car in the parking garage when her phone vibrated with a message from Ellie.


    “Come save me! Jayceon is driving me insane.” A location pin followed. Brenna sent a quick response.


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    “On my way.”


    She drove out of the garage, elerating quickly. It wasn’t long before she arrived at a high-end restaurant.


    Ellie, dressed elegantly, was waiting for her at the entrance, looking frustrated.


    Brenna handed her keys to the valet and approached Ellie.


    “Why are you dressed like this? Are you nning to marry Jayceon now?” she teased, linking arms with Ellie as they entered the restaurant.


    Ellie was furious. “Absolutely not! The Russell family is nothing but trouble, and I won’t be part of it. You wouldn’t believe how furious I am. Can you imagine?


    “I’ve ended up with a son who sides with outsiders! Jayceon took Patrick out today, and he bought some clothes for me. I don’t know what he told Patrick, but when they got back, Patrick insisted I wear this and dragged me here to dinner.”


    Brenna raised an eyebrow. “And you actually went along with it?” Her incredulous look said it all. She was well aware that Ellie was not one to be easily swayed, not even by her own son. Yet, she had relented this time.


    Brenna looked at Ellie in shock, eager to understand what had led her to do this.


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