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    She said, “Alright. I’ll file the application with my superiors as soon as I’m back.”


    For Rosanna, Kenny’s firm stand was all the reassurance she needed. At least he wasn’t blindly yielding to Elsa; his determination meant their rtionship stood a chance.


    However, Brenna viewed things differently. She believed Kenny was too soft. Ethan, by contrast, wouldn’t have bothered answering the call in the first ce.


    A quick nce passed between Brenna and Ethan, silent understanding settling as they turned their focus back to the meal.


    After a while, Ethan’s phone lit up with an iing call. As a CEO, he was always busy with work, so frequent calls were normal. Brenna didn’t mind and just continued eating.


    Seeing the caller ID, Ethan furrowed his brows. He stood up, stepped outside, and shut the door behind him before answering the call. “Gracie.”


    A woman’s voice came from the other end of the line. “Ethan, I’ll be arriving in Vand in three days as the CEO of the Wilson Group’s new division there. That’s your turf. Can you pick me up?”


    When Ethan heard that familiar voice, the image of a striking woman came to mind. Countlesste nights of them working together shed through his head. The Mitchell Group’s sess in Norview wasrgely due to Gracie’s support.


    Gracie’s father led the Wilson Group, the most powerful financial empire in Norview, rivaling the might of Ethan’spany.


    To Ethan, Gracie was an indispensable ally.


    “Of course. Have you found somewhere to stay?” Ethan asked, his voice steady.


    “Not yet. You know I avoid hotels—too many strangers, never clean enough. I’d rather stay at your ce, if that’s alright.” Gracie’s voice was pleasant and clear. She wasn’t asking, but stating her request, leaving no room for refusal.


    A smile tugged at Ethan’s lips. “I own several properties. I’ll make the arrangements and have you stay at one of them.”


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    “Perfect. I’ll send you my flight details. Don’t forget to pick me up,” Gracie said before ending the call.


    When Ethan returned to the dining room, the smile remained on his face, one he hadn’t even realized was there.


    Brenna raised an eyebrow. Ethan was usually all business, so seeing him smiling caught her off guard. “Who were you on the phone with earlier that put such a smile on your face?”


    “Just an old friend. I’ll introduce her to you soon,” Ethan replied.


    Ethan hadn’t even realized he was still smiling when he stepped into the room. Catching himself, he quicklyposed his expression and exined to Brenna, “A friend from my early startup days ising here in three days.”


    Brenna didn’t give it much thought. She assumed it was a male friend. Seeing that he was in such a good mood, she figured the person must be important to him.


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