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    Embarrassed by Tori, Ellie quickly said, “Mom, you’ve got it all wrong. Brenna isn’t just some woman; she’s the daughter of the powerful Harper family. She also owns two studios that generate billions every year! Even Thiago works for her. And she has a boyfriend. Please, no more unfounded usations.”


    Tori’s eyes grew wide with shock; she hadn’t expected Brenna to be so wealthy.


    “Really? Is what you said true?” she asked.


    Ellie nodded with a serious expression. “Yes, I’ve visited her home before. Her mother even gifted me something expensive. You must apologize to her now. If the Harpers hear about this, we could face serious repercussions.”


    Tori’splexion drained as she imagined the power of wealthy families to devastate lives effortlessly, amon trope in movies.


    She was now genuinely afraid of Brenna.


    With a quavering voice, Tori said, “Miss Harper, please ept my deepest apologies. I am just an ignorant old woman who often talks nonsense. Please forgive my careless words earlier.”


    She caught Brenna’s cold stare, tinged with a threat, and recalled how firmly Brenna had held her wrist to stop her before.


    A real fear gripped her. She believed that if she didn’t apologize sincerely, Brenna might find a chance to harm her.


    Panic rising, she gripped Brenna’s hand, her knees weak. “I’m always saying the wrong things. Feel free to reprimand or punish me as you see fit. I ept all consequences.”


    A faint smile yed on Brenna’s lips as she was struck by the drastic change in Tori’s attitude.


    Recognizing her as Ellie’s mother, Brenna chose to be lenient. “Let’s just forget about what happened earlier.”


    Ellie, seeking to smooth things over, gently touched Thiago’s arm. “Please forgive my mom. She just jumped to wrong conclusions.”


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    Thiago’s gaze softened. “I’m not offended. No apologies necessary,” he said to Tori.


    The way Thiago and Ellie looked at each other was full of tenderness. Brenna raised an eyebrow, recalling how just two months ago, Thiago had only been friends with Ellie.


    How had Thiago and Ellie gotten together so quickly? From what Tori had said, it seemed they were already living together.


    Brenna didn’t even know when they had moved in together.


    Politely, Thiago invited the Moores to join their table, ordering several more dishes.


    As they waited for the food to arrive, Thiago and Brenna plunged back into a discussion about work.


    Hank and his girlfriend listened in awe to the scale of transactions they were discussing—millions exchanged internationally—far beyond their usual experience. This only deepened their admiration for Brenna and Thiago.


    A shared thought suddenly struck them: if they could form a connection with Brenna, the daughter of the powerful Harper family, sess coulde easily with just a single word from her.


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