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    Things had changed. When Ellie was still single, Brenna often took dresses from her without paying. But now that Ellie was married and had reconciled with her family, she had to support her loved ones, including her parents and younger brother. Brenna transferred around three hundred thousand to her. Ellie’s creations were unique, and the dress Brenna chose was decorated with gold-leaf sequins and tiny diamonds. The craftsmanship was exquisite, and the fabrics were of the highest quality.


    The three hundred thousand simply covered the production costs. If Ellie were to sell the dress, its minimum price would be three million.


    Ellie epted the transfer with a smile and no objections. Both she and Brenna were financially stable, and Ellie figured that declining the money might make Brenna hesitant to ask her for dresses in the future.


    “Since you’ve been feeling a bit downtely, how about we go on vacation tomorrow?” Ellie suggested.


    Brenna paused to consider. “I can’t. I have a few orders to finish, and the clients are getting impatient. Plus, it’s near the year’s end, and I need to attend an event for the Harper Group.”


    Ellie casually shrugged. “Well, I guess I’ll just go on a vacation with my family then.”


    “Enjoy yourself,” Brenna said with a warm smile.


    At around six in the evening, Brenna arrived at the Boatwright Hotel with Shepard, Giselle, Ernst, and Lilith. The Wilson Group was hosting a wee banquet there for Gracie.


    Just as Brenna stepped out of the car, Darwin approached with a polite smile and offered his arm in a gentlemanly gesture. He then greeted the Harper family warmly.


    The Harper family had a favorable opinion of Darwin. He was not only good-looking but also well-mannered.


    Darwin’s eyes brightened when he saw Brenna’s shimmering gown and wless makeup. “You look absolutely gorgeous in this dress,” he said sincerely.


    “Thank you. A friend designed the dress for me,” Brenna responded, her voice polite and reserved. Though she smiled to maintain warmth, only she knew that she liked Darwin as a friend and didn’t have any romantic feelings for him.


    Walking alongside Brenna, Lilith nced at Darwin and yfully whispered, “He is good-looking.”


    Brenna gave a slight nod, her slender fingers resting gently on Darwin’s arm while maintaining a respectful distance. Though their proximity suggested familiarity, Brenna always felt a sense of difort around him and instinctively preferred to keep some distance. “Yeah.”


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    Dressed in an equally luxurious gown, Lilith was aware of the situation between Ethan and Gracie. She had purposely chosen a bold red dress tonight to outshine Gracie and show her support for Brenna. When she saw Brenna’s striking gown, she smiled with satisfaction. With both of them dressed to impress, they were certain to attract everyone’s attention.


    “What do you think of my dress? Your brother picked it for me,” Lilith said in a low voice.


    As they entered the elevator, a mocking voice echoed from behind. “Didn’t take you long after breaking up with Mr. Mitchell to find someone new. You sure move on quickly, Brenna.”


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