Chapter 400:


    He also took a few photos with Brenna, asking people across the room for better angles, and swiftly posted them online.


    With an encouraging smile, Ethan said to Brenna, “Time to make a wish.”


    Brenna pressed her hands together, closed her eyes, and silently made her wish. Then, she and Ethan blew out the candles together.


    When Greta saw the softness in Ethan’s eyes as he looked at Brenna, her heart sank. Though she believed she was better than Brenna, theck of attention from Ethan hurt more than she had expected.


    Clutching her phone, she thought about asking Ethan for his contact information but hesitated, unsure of how he would respond and concerned about how Brenna might react.


    She turned to Lilith and suggested, “Why don’t you ask Mr. Mitchell for his number?”


    Lilith quickly understood her intentions and nced at her before replying, “Why would I do that? If you’re so eager to get close to him, why not ask him for his number yourself?”


    Greta pouted and said, “But don’t you think Mr. Mitchell is quite a catch? He’s handsome and rich.”


    Lilith shed a knowing smile and brushed off the idea. “I’m not going after someone who’s clearly already taken.”


    Greta gently shook Lilith’s arm. “Could you just do me this favor?”


    Lilith understood the situation. She could see that Ethan was warm toward Brenna, but his gaze toward everyone else was cool and distant. He didn’t seem like someone who was easy to approach. Greta simply didn’t want to risk being turned down.


    Lilith wasn’t willing to take that risk for Greta.


    She said, “Sorry, I really can’t help you with this.”


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    Greta said nothing, but displeasure was evident on her face. She had spent a long time building up her nerve. But even after the cake was passed around, she still couldn’t bring herself to approach Ethan and ask for his number. She understood that pushing too hard would backfire and make him dislike her. It was better to wait and see.


    Still, watching Ethan and Brenna move through the crowd together—smiling andughing, looking like a perfect match—stirred something unpleasant in her chest.


    Brenna stayed busy until well past eleven before thest of the guests finally left. Many people had packed up some food before they left. The people from Brenna’s studio, especially, helped themselves without a second thought.


    None of them felt guilty about taking food from their boss.


    The next day, Brenna slept in until after ten, only to be woken by Julia. Standing beside the bed, Julia hesitantly said, “Miss Harper, the Barrett family is here again. They want to see you.”


    Brenna sat up, surprised. “They still have the nerve to show up here?”


    Julia gave a strange smile. “They do. And honestly, they look a bit pitiful. Would you like toe down and take a look?”


    With a groan, Brenna got out of bed, quickly freshened up, and made her way to the living room.


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