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    “Just an ordinary personing with good intentions, you shouldn’t treat me like this, right? Mrs. Russell, what do you think?”


    Amy’s face turned pale, and she snorted heavily. While Brenna was right about basic hospitality, she believed Brenna didn’t deserve an apology.


    In her opinion, Rosie was the true daughter of the Harper family, while Brenna was hardly better than a servant. She didn’t deserve to be in her house, let alone at her birthday.


    Amy snatched the TV remote and threw it. “Didn’t your upbringing teach you any manners? Or is this how Shepard taught you to speak to an elder?”


    “My father taught me to give respect where it’s due,” Brenna replied smoothly. “Some people just don’t deserve respect.”


    The entire Russell family grew visibly angry.


    Davin Russell pointed a finger at Brenna. “Say that again!”


    Ethan’s gaze sharpened instantly, the air growing tense. “If the Russell family members continue to show disrespect to Brenna, I won’t hold back. I happen to have some free timetely. I could help clear the bad things in Shirie.”


    The Russell family members’ faces paled. Ethan had the power to bring down the Russell family, and it was clear he wasn’t bluffing.


    Davin’s wife pulled his sleeve. “Apologize! Now!”


    Davin swallowed hard. “Miss Harper, Mr. Mitchell, this is a misunderstanding! We didn’t mean to disrespect you. Please don’t get mad. My grandmother’s celebration should be peaceful.”


    With a reprimand, he turned to Tina and said sharply, “What were you thinking? Talking to Miss Harper like that? If Miss Harper wants to make a bet with you, you should agree.”


    Tina had wiped most of the cream off her face, fighting the urge to strangle Brenna.


    Faced with the Russell family’s angry looks, Tina didn’t dare to make things difficult for Brenna anymore. “Fine,” she said through gritted teeth. “What bet are you talking about?”


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    Brenna’s smile twisted slightly. “Since you took such pleasure in trying to humiliate me, don’t you think it’s only fair that you pay for that? Did you think I’d just take those insults?”


    “Let’s see…” She tapped her chin thoughtfully.


    The sweeter Brenna’s smile became, the more Tina’s stomach churned. Brenna said, “Ah! If I can get powerful figures toe here to celebrate Amy’s birthdayter, you’ll crawl through the living room and bark three times. If I can’t, I will do that.”


    Inside the office of a military districtmander, Elsa entered with purpose and gave a sharp salute. “Reporting as ordered, sir.”


    Themander, a broad-shouldered man, rose from his chair at once. “Our lead aircraft designer is being publicly embarrassed at a social gathering. You are to provide support to her. Go and perform at the Russell family’s matriarch’s birthday celebration.”


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