Chapter 304
Chapter 304:
Brenna lifted the bag she was carrying and said, “We just attended the auction p>
Giselle understood the unspoken rules of this place. People who came here preferred discretion, so she simply asked about Vincent’s health. “How is your grandfather p>
She had seen Vincent just days before, during his rehabilitation exercises.
Ethan’s eyes briefly flickered to the bags Brenna was carrying. He guessed the smaller bag on the left held something minor from the auction, possibly the emerald bracelet. The larger, sturdier bag on the right seemed to contain a plant—likely the Woodham—which Brenna could use for her medicinal concoctions, given her expertise.
After a quick glance at Brenna’s bags, Ethan responded politely to Giselle, “Thank you for asking, Mrs. Harper. My grandfather can now walk on his own, though he moves quite slowly p>
His gaze shifted to Brenna, thinking the Harpers might not know about Brenna’s role in Vincent’s treatment. Brenna had been visiting Vincent for treatment on her own. If Giselle had known, she surely would have mentioned it.
Giselle nodded toward the exit and suggested, “Let’s leave together p>
Ethan, showing no urgency to leave, handed the bag he was holding to Brenna. “This is for you p>
Brenna gave her own bags to Giselle and took Ethan’s. Ethan then took out a small box from the bag. The box was decorated in a style reminiscent of Orwallian artistry. Inside was a diamond tiara, sparkling brilliantly.
Ethan said to Brenna, “You’ll look absolutely beautiful wearing this at our engagement party p>
Brenna looked at the stunning tiara in surprise. She now realized Ethan had been the bidder in Room 16 who had competed with her for the tiara.
“Thank you,” she said with a warm smile.
She paused, then added, “I love it p>
Ethan gently placed the tiara on Brenna’s head, his eyes filled with deep affection. “It looks perfect on you,” he said.
Giselle watched them with a sense of contentment, convinced they were a perfect match. She looked at her daughter, believing Brenna to be the most beautiful woman in the world.
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Just then, Viper arrived, accompanied by Valeria Mendoza. They stopped in front of Brenna. Valeria’s expression revealed her annoyance at not wearing the tiara herself.
Both Brenna and Ethan turned their attention to Viper.
Ethan, having had unpleasant encounters with Viper before, made no effort to hide his contempt. He said coldly, “It’s rare to see you take an interest in anything, Viper p>
He then glanced at Valeria, aware of rumors that Viper surrounded himself only with the most capable people. It was said that a woman with him was an expert in explosives who had assisted him in numerous operations. Ethan suspected Valeria was that woman.
Ethan noticed Viper’s bodyguard holding a wooden box but wasn’t sure of its contents. With the day’s multiple auction sessions, he hadn’t kept track of all the items.
Viper, showing equal disdain for Ethan, smirked disrespectfully at Brenna. “Is she the woman you’re interested in?” Ethan didn’t reply, only gave a cold laugh.
Viper looked at Brenna and said, “Not bad p>
Ethan responded with a hint of sarcasm, “Your woman isn’t bad either p>
Viper’s gaze then fixed on the tiara atop Brenna’s head. “Typical of the world’s richest man, spending 1.3 billion just to please a woman.” His expression was cold and challenging.
Brenna disliked Viper deeply. She always believed he was dangerous. She recalled her fight with Jay and how she had turned him over to the police—something Viper likely knew about. If he found out about her involvement, would he seek revenge?