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    The words hit Ethan like a blow. Brenna meant business this time. His gaze dropped to the box, filled with the gifts he had once given her, including the diamond tiara.


    Ethan’s face paled, his expression darkening as he stared at the box. He opened it, examining each item, his mood plummeting further with every second.


    “Is she officially with Darwin now?” he asked, his voice tinged with gloom.


    Lorna, unnerved by his intensity, stepped back. “I… I don’t know.”


    Ethan had no intention of taking the gifts back. Instead, he began to reflect. Had he and Gracie pushed Brenna too far, hurting her? Had he hurt her so deeply that she feltpelled to cut all ties?


    He couldn’t ept that Brenna no longer loved him. To him, this was just her anger talking.


    Pushing the box back toward Lorna, he said firmly, “Take it back. I don’t take back what I’ve given. Tell Brenna I’ll steer clear of Gracie from now on. Ask her to give me another chance.”


    Lorna looked like she was in a dilemma. “Mr. Mitchell, I think you should tell her yourself. Miss Harper said you two aren’t right for each other.”


    With that, Lorna hurried out. She wasn’t about to defy her boss, no matter how powerful Ethan was.


    Rex and Neville exchanged nces, both opting for silence. They knew speaking now would only ignite Ethan’s anger.


    Without a word, Ethan grabbed the box and stormed out.


    Rex and Neville trailed him to the elevator, but he snapped, “Get out.” They left immediately, saying nothing.


    Meanwhile, in Brenna’s office, Lorna was recounting what had happened to Brenna.


    “Miss Harper, I saw Mr. Mitchell’s dark circles. He looked pretty rough,” Lorna said, unable to resist speaking up for Ethan. Ethan walked in just in time to hear her words.


    Without missing a beat, he set the box on Brenna’s desk and said to Lorna, “Give us some privacy.”


    This time, he spoke calmly because Lorna had vouched for him.


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    orna didn’t dare meddle in Brenna’s and Ethan’s drama and quickly left. Just as she stepped out, Greta walked in with a stack of documents. Lorna grabbed her arm and pulled her out forcibly.


    “What are you doing? I need to speak with Brenna!” Greta snapped, wrenching free.


    Lorna shot back, “Oh,e on. You’ve been lounging around all day without a word to her. But the second Mr. Mitchell shows up, you suddenly have urgent business to discuss with her? I’m saving you here. Mr. Mitchell is in an absolutely foul mood right now. If you go in now, you’ll catch his wrath. But if you’re so eager, be my guest. I won’t stop you.” With a scoff, Lorna returned to her desk, ignoring Greta.


    Tommy approached Greta and cautioned, “Lorna’s right. Don’t think your little games are going unnoticed. Brenna and Mr. Mitchell are in a rough patch. Do you really think barging in there will end well for you?”


    Ethan couldn’t make sense of the chill in Brenna’s eyes. All his years of shing with Elsa had not taught him a thing about making peace with a woman.


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