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    Brenna’s eyes swept across the men, sharp and cold. “The Ward family is a disease. The whole world’s getting sick of them.”


    Ethan patted her hand reassuringly. “Don’t worry. The government and the military will deal with them.”


    Brenna’s lips curved slightly. “To be honest, my studio recently received a coboration offer from Edward himself. I think the Ward family is nning to expand into several major economies and cash in big.”


    Jayceon’s eyes turned cold. The fact that Edward had reached out to Brenna’s rtively small studio caught him off guard. It spoke volumes not only about her skill in mechanical design but also about her sharp grasp of economics and finance.


    Brenna looked at the three men and said, “So, I’m nning to participate in the rally. I want to find out what Jade is really after.”


    As the low hum of whiskey-fueled business discussions filled the air, Brenna and Lilith found sce in a quiet corner, sipping on cocktails so light they might as well have been water.


    Brenna couldn’t help but see a reflection of herself in Lilith. Both carried an air of reserved coolness, likely stemming from their mutual unfamiliarity with the crowd. Their conversation asionally faltered into silence, prompting them to retreat to the digitalfort of their smartphones.


    Watching Lilith, Brenna noticed she made no effort to impress Ernst, despite the Harper family’s wealth and influence. Brenna found herself drawn to Lilith’s effortless manner. Lilith had arrived in casual clothes, nothing shy or overly styled. Apart from the subtle color on her lips and neatly shaped brows, there was no sign she had dressed up to meet Ernst.


    This authenticity resonated deeply with Brenna.


    Later, at home, Brenna asked Ernst, “Did you break up with Sabine?” Ernst nodded quietly. When their rtionship ended, he had realized just how much Sabine valued money. She had demanded ten million as a parting price, iming it was only fair after all the affection, time, and effort she had invested over the years.


    Sabine knew exactly what she was doing. Once the moneynded in her ount, she promised to keep everything between her and Ernst buried for good.


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    Sensing Ernst’s reluctance to discuss the breakup further, Brenna simply said, “Lilith seems genuine, unlike Sabine.”


    Ernst shrugged. His interaction with Lilith had been subdued; their words were few, as both were naturally reserved.


    He admitted he didn’t know much about charming women. When he dated Sabine, she was always the one to keep the conversation going.


    “If you and Mom approve of her, that’s good enough for me,” Ernst said casually.


    Brennaughed. “You’re the one dating her, not Mom or me. Next time, maybe bring her a gift when you meet. Take a leaf out of Ethan’s book—he always brings me small gifts when we meet.”


    She unted the rose Ethan had given her.


    Ernst rolled his eyes. He had known Ethan since childhood and knew him to be emotionally detached. Since when had Ethan be romantic? Still, if a man as insensible as Ethan could make an effort to keep his loved one happy, maybe it was time Ernst started putting in a little more effort himself.


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