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    Brenna scrutinized the woman’s features, a vague familiarity tickling her memory.


    The receptionist added, “I am Mia Cox! I was your ssmate in elementary school. You always sat behind me. During our school days, I chased your perfect scores but never caught up! Do you remember now?”


    Recognition washed over Brenna. This cheerful receptionist was indeed her old ssmate. “Mia! What a delightful surprise. You work at the Mitchell Group now?”


    “I was freshly graduated from Shirie University,” Mia said, her pride evident. “I beat out hundreds of Ivy League candidates for this position. It was a fiercepetition.”


    Brenna smiled softly, her demeanor warming. “Congrattions. By the way, I go by Brenna Harper now.”


    Mia’s expression shifted, surprise coloring her features. She recalled Brenna’s family owning a factory back in their school days, making her one of the wealthiest kids in their ss. Brenna had been the top student, effortlessly captivating everyone’s admiration.


    It had been unfortunate that Brenna had abruptly dropped out in fourth grade, leaving teachers and the principalmenting her departure.


    Initially, ssmates had thought she had transferred, but over time, they had learned she had left school altogether.


    Everyone had found it truly regrettable.


    Mia’s gaze grewplicated as she looked at Brenna, a flicker of pity surfacing. It was such a shame that Brenna had notpleted her education. Had Brenna continued, she undoubtedly could have attended a prestigious university like her.


    Having heard whispers about the Barrett family’s recent bankruptcy, Mia realized that Brenna was no longer the affluent heiress she had once been. Curiosity getting the better of her, Mia asked, “Why did you change yourst name?”


    Brenna replied in a calm voice, “The Barretts aren’t my biological parents. I’ve found my birth family now.”


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    “Oh, I see,” Mia responded, her gaze lingering on Brenna’s obviously expensive attire. Judging by Brenna’s striking beauty, she couldn’t help but assume that she must have found herself a sugar daddy. She was probably some old rich man’s mistress now.


    Mia let out a sigh.


    The once-unreachable daughter of the Barrett family hadnded in such a situation.


    Mia said to Brenna, “Are you here for a job interview? The executive secretary position requires at least a master’s degree. You didn’t evenplete elementary school.”


    “School. It just won’t work. Besides, you can’t go straight to the CEO. Human Resources manages all recruitment. Even good looks won’t give you a free pass. Listen, I’m doing my best to help you here, butpany policy prohibits me from revealing the CEO’s office to just anyone. I’m really sorry.”


    Though Mia was mistaken, Brenna felt no irritation. She didn’t want the Mitchell Group employees to know that their CEO had a girlfriend. If she shared that with Mia, it would spread like wildfire through thepany.


    Brenna preferred to keep things discreet.


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