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    “Alright, just wait for a while,” he said.


    His most valued engineer was being subjected to such disrespect?


    He would not stand for this!


    He immediately dialed another number. “Connect me to the military performance troupe.”


    Brenna ended the call, a flicker of satisfaction dancing in her eyes.


    Tina sneered, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Who could you possibly summon? Some street performer? Let me remind you—my grandmother possesses refined tastes, and the Russell name carries significant weight. Our gates will not simply open formon entertainers. If, by some extraordinary miracle, you do manage to produce someone noteworthy, then I’ll…”


    Tina’s voice trailed off as she realized she hadn’t really considered what she would do if that happened.


    Brenna’s lips curved into a confident smile. “You’ll what? How about we make a bet?”


    Tina straightened with an arrogant air, her chest puffed out slightly as a derisive chuckle escaped her. Her gaze swept over Brenna with clear disdain. “Interesting. Who exactly do you think you are? You’re not even worthy of making a bet with me.”


    The insult came easily to her, but then her eyes identally met Ethan’s. The murderous re there sent chills down her spine.


    The Russell and Mitchell families shared a long history. Her brother, Jayceon, had been Ethan’s childhood friend. Like Jayceon, she had always addressed Ethan in a familiar way. Ethan had always treated her with a gentle patience—until this moment.


    That icy, lethal stare waspletely new to her. She could no longer hold Ethan’s gaze. She knew Brenna was Ethan’s girlfriend, but her pride kept her chin up. So what if she had insulted Brenna? She wouldn’t apologize to her!


    Ethan’s sweeping gaze took in the silent crowd; no one stepped forward to defend Brenna until little Patrick, his face red, stood in front of Brenna in a protective posture. “Don’t you dare insult my godmother!” The boy threw a piece of cake at Tina with surprising uracy.


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    The cake hit Tina’s face directly. Cream sttered and then plopped onto her expensive dress.


    “You little bastard, how dare you do that to me?” Tina shrieked. “I’ll beat you for this!”


    Ethan’srge hand rested on Patrick’s head, a sharp smirk on his face. “Good throw, I’ve got you. Let’s see who dares to punish you for it.”


    His voice was calm and steady, without any anger, yet it held an undeniable authority that silenced everyone present.


    Tina had already stood up, raising her hand angrily to grab Patrick. But when her furious eyes met Ethan’s cold stare, she was instantly shocked by the murderous intent in his eyes.


    She sank back onto the sofa, bursting into tears. “Grandma! They’re bullying me in my own home!”


    Brenna finally spoke, her tone indifferent. “I wasn’t aware that the Russell family bullied guests who came with good wishes. Even if I’m not the Harper family’s…”


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