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    “I’m giving it to my mother as a gift,” Brenna replied, then gently draped the ne around Ellie’s neck for a better look.


    “It looks great on thisdy,” the clerk remarked, fastening the sp so that Brenna could see how it looked when worn.


    Brenna noticed a passage leading to another section of the boutique, and her gaze drifted over andnded on two familiar figures.


    She was stunned, thinking she might be mistaken, so she took a closer look. Ellie trailed along, curiosity piqued, until both saw Ethan and Gracie browsing a disy brimming with gold bracelets, glittering nes, and sleek tinum earrings.


    “Should I walk over and ask them what they are doing?” Ellie said, feeling angry but seeking Brenna’s opinion.


    Brenna gently shook her head and reached for her phone to send Ethan a message.


    “Are you free? Want to grab lunch with me?”


    The instant Ethan’s phone chimed with Brenna’s custom notification ringtone, he grabbed it from his pocket without hesitation.


    He quickly typed a reply.


    “Yeah. I’m just helping a friend choose some gifts for the staff.”


    Brenna shed Ellie the screen and tugged her back a step.


    “Let’s not rush. I want to watch a bit longer,” she said in a low voice, thinking that asking a staff member would reveal if Ethan’s story lined up with the truth. She needed to be sure if the gifts were for Gracie or actually forpany employees.


    “What’s the price of this ne?” Brenna asked, gesturing to the emerald pendant.


    The clerk answered, “That’s our most exclusive piece, priced at one million and two hundred thousand.”


    Unfazed by the figure, Brenna pointed across the store. “How much are those pieces over there?”


    “Everything on that side is under ten thousand. Some earrings start at just a few hundred.”


    Looking over, Ellie spotted Gracie fumbling with an earring, her fingers struggling with the sp no matter how many times she tried.


    Meanwhile, Ethan lingered nearby, making no move to step in and help her. A sales associate stepped in, saying with a polite nod, “Miss, may I assist you with that?”


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    Ignoring the offer, Gracie kept up her act, continuing to fumble with the jewelry. She sent Ethan a quick nce and said, “I just cannot seem to manage this. Ethan, could you give me a hand?”


    Ellie, under her breath, muttered, “Unbelievable.” Tugging Brenna along, she walked over.


    The sales assistant near them asked in a loud voice, “Miss, do you still wish to purchase this?”


    “Absolutely. There’s no reason not to,” Brenna answered.


    The moment Ethan heard Brenna’s voice, his head turned. A smile broke across his face, and he left Gracie’s side, approaching Brenna. “What a pleasant surprise to see you here!”


    Brenna watched Ethan, noticing that he looked anything but guilty—just surprised and genuinely happy. He asked her warmly, “Is there anything here that caught your eye?”


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