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    “Have a seat,” Brenna said evenly, settling in herself with a ss of lemon water from Julia. She sipped, waiting in silence for Ruby to speak.


    Ruby had barely nced around thest few times she had been here, content in the belief that her own house, with its glossy finishes and designer furniture, was the best. But now, taking in the Harper estate’s sweeping elegance and luxury, she was shocked.


    Compared to this, her house was nothing.


    The Harper family’s house didn’t just boast wealth; it exuded elegance in every trim and finish.


    She couldn’t help but wonder how Brenna had managed tond in a life like this.


    Ruby had to admit it: Brenna was lucky. Meanwhile, her daughter had just wed her way back into the Barrett family, only for the family to go bankrupt. Now, her daughter was stuck ttering Denis to support the family.


    To say she wasn’t envious of Brenna would be a lie.


    Ruby gave Isabe a slight nod. “You can say it.”


    Isabe’s lips twitched as she looked at Brenna—cool,posed, irritatingly superior. The urge tosh out burned behind her eyes, but she bit it back. Pride wouldn’t pay the bills.


    Forcing a smile, she said, “Brenna, about what Denis brought up at lunch, have you made a decision? We really want to partner with you. Just name your price.”


    Brenna idly traced her finger along the rim of her porcin cup. “Same as before. I want half of the funds you’ll get.”


    Isabe was so angry she could barely hold back. Brenna was asking for too much.


    Ruby, sensing the outbursting, quickly reached over and pressed her hand over Isabe’s to keep her in check.


    Isabe forced herself to calm down. “Don’t you think that’s asking a bit much, Brenna? Please consider our offer earlier seriously. We really do want your help.”


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    She tried to sound sincere. “Who demands fifty percent just for lending a hand? Isn’t that a bit too much for a little favor?”


    Brenna took another sip of lemon water, unbothered, then ced the ss down with a soft clink. “You, Denis, and Jordy have been taking a lot from Jade’s business recently. Even if you didn’t hit a trillion, you must’ve pocketed about eighty billion by now. Isn’t that pile of dirty money big enough already?”


    Shock locked Isabe’s features in ce. How the hell did Brenna know so much?


    “It’s really not that much—maybe twenty billion at most. And we didn’t just stumble into it, either. We risked everything to get that money. Doesn’t that count for something?” Isabe softened her tone, trying to sound reasonable. “Look, I’ll double what we offered. Twenty-six million. That’s more than fair, isn’t it?”


    From Isabe’s perspective, it was an easy win for Brenna—just a few taps on a keyboard, and she’d walk away with a fortune. What more could she possibly want?


    Undeterred, Brenna held her ground. “I want half of the funds. Not a cent less. Go back and talk to Denis. This isn’t some easy side hustle. There’s real risk involved.”


    Isabe understood she couldn’t persuade Brenna.


    In the end, Ruby and Isabe could only leave.


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