NovelBookChapter 1015: "Brenna, are you heading out now?" Brenna gave a slight nod. "Yes, right away. Follow up on the robot dog order; the client is in a hurry. I'm leaving with Joe now. You keep an eye on things here." Brenna had just stepped out of the elevator with Joe and Thiago when she saw Gracie walking straight toward her. Their eyes met, and Gracie's gaze was brimming with hostility. She stopped in front of Brenna, and for a few tense seconds, they stared at each other, locked in a silent standoff.
Brenna didn't flinch, but her mood darkened. It was obvious that Gracie was here to see Ethan again. It seemed impossible for him to avoid her, no matter how hard he tried. Her persistence was becoming more than just annoying.
Gracie wore heavy makeup, and a scarf was neatly draped around her neck. Clearly, she was hiding something, but Brenna still caught the faint shadow of a bruise along her jaw.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGracie's husband had hit her again.
Brenna stared at the bruise for a moment, unsure whether to pity her or think she deserved it.
"Mrs. Nicolson, why are you looking atlike that? Do you need anything from me?" Brenna asked, her tone flat and her expression unreadable.
Gracie didn't answer right away. It was clear she was in a foul mood, which wasn't surprising. A woman trapped in a miserable marriage and beaten by her husband usually wouldn't be in the best spirits.
Only thirty minutes earlier, Gracie had called Ethan, asking for help again. But this time, he had redirected her to Milton, which had caught her off guard. Just days ago, Ethan had been at her beck and call. Now, he had shut the door on her without hesitation. Had he reconciled with Brenna? Of course, Gracie wouldn't ask Brenna that directly. She took a different route.
"What does your new boyfriend do? I believe his nis Darwin Atkinson?” she asked Brenna.
"Yes," Brenna replied, unsure where Gracie was going with this. Given their history, she knew better than to let her guard down. She and Darwin hadn't officially started dating-they were just friends for now. But she sensed Gracie's intentions weren't simple, so she casually confirmed it.
Gracie's sharp gaze softened, and the corners of her mouth lifted into a faint smile. "I think you and Mr. Atkinson are a perfect match. I wish you both happiness." She believed Brenna had given up on Ethan. There was no hostility or jealousy in her gaze when Brenna looked at her, just calm indifference.
☐☐☐☐☐☐ chapt☐☐ galn☐☐☐☐"I'm here to ask Ethan for a favor," Gracie added lightly, though the warmth in her voice was clearly insincere. "I'm heading up now. Where are you off to?" Brenna wasn't about to tell her the truth. She was on her way to meet Gracie's husband, Hector, to discuss a well-planned strike against the Wilson Group. Gracie had taken her boyfriend, so Brenna believed it was only right for her to take Gracie's company to get back at her.
Brenna feigned a smile. “Go ahead.
He just left my office, he should be in his office now."
Gracie's smug mood faltered. Why had Ethan gone to see Brenna? Their to be relationship was supposa? Their over. Could it be that he still cared about Brenna?
Doubt crept in. Was Brenna the reason Ethan had suddenly refused e to help her personally? to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
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