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    Jade let out augh and teased, “Why so nervous, Mr. Mitchell? It was just a friendly handshake.”


    Ethan’s lips thinned into a tight line as he pulled out a tissue and meticulously wiped his hand.


    Jade’s smile faded, reced by a look of displeasure. “What are you suggesting by doing this? Do you think I’m filthy?”


    Jayceon’sughter rang out from behind, harsh and mocking, while Ernst struggled to suppress his amusement.


    Ethan tossed the tissue aside, avoiding Jade’s gaze as he moved to Brenna’s side and asked gently, “Is it ready?”


    The warmth in his voice and the softness of his gaze could melt any heart. Jade’s face contorted with a mix of rage and jealousy as she observed their interaction.


    Meanwhile, Viper, who had been standing near Jade, kept his cold stare fixed on Ethan and Brenna.


    Jayceon and Ernst joined in at the grill, ready to help with the barbecue. Sabine and Fay yfully served their grilled dishes to their boyfriends, their faces lit with sweet smiles.


    Brenna, more reserved, simply offered one of her skewers to Ethan, asking, “Care to try?”


    Ethan epted eagerly,plimenting it after a taste. “Not bad,” he said. He then reached for an uncooked skewer in Brenna’s hand. “I’ll take over the grilling,” he said. “Let me show you how.”


    Brenna hesitated, feeling uncertain. She hadn’t tried any of the skewers herself, and Ethan didn’t look like he was enjoying the food. Could it be that Ethan was just being polite with his earlierpliment?


    Before Brenna could think further, she saw that Ethan had already devoured a whole skewer of fish.


    Curious, Brenna sampled another skewer herself, only to spit it out instantly.


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    “This tastes terrible,” she said.


    She looked at Ethan apologetically. “You didn’t have to force yourself to eat that.”


    Ethan responded with a gentle smile and a look of deep affection. “How could I possibly let my sweetheart’s first attempt at grilling go to waste?”


    Brenna sighed, a hint of resignation in her voice. “I grilled it just like how the chef at home always did it.”


    Laughing softly, Ethan began to sprinkle some spices on the ingredients. “Try adding some cumin powder,” he suggested, showing her. “And a bit of chili kes for spice. Make sure it’s evenly distributed on each side.”


    Watching closely, Brenna mimicked his actions, seasoning a new skewer.


    From a distance, Jade watched them, her feelings of jealousy intensifying with each of Ethan’s tender gestures toward Brenna.


    Viper leaned in, his voice a low whisper filled with menace. “Find an opportunityter to kill that woman.”


    Jade didn’t speak, her gaze turning dark.


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