Chapter 546
Chapter 546:
Elsa was free to invite anyone she chose to the dinner, and Ethan knew he had no power to prevent it. However, he could sidestep the situation entirely by leaving with Brenna and dining somewhere else. His cold presence radiated a clear warning to others to keep their distance.
Noticing his sour mood, Brenna hesitated but felt compelled to ask, “Was that the girl from your blind date yesterday p>
Ethan nodded, his eyes heavy with guilt. “I’m sorry, Brenna. I went home yesterday and had no clue about my mom’s plans. I didn’t meet that girl intentionally, and I would never betray you. Please don’t get the wrong idea. I won’t visit my parents to ensure this doesn’t happen again p>
Brenna, though frustrated by the situation and unsure if Ethan’s promise was sincere or just to calm her, responded evenly, “You should sort this out soon p>
Ethan then led Brenna to another private dining room. After ordering, Brenna excused herself to the restroom, bag in hand.
In the secluded dining room, Elsa seethed inwardly, but Minna’s presence forced her to maintain composure and avoid any outburst. She worried that any misstep might lead Minna to misinterpret the situation and abandon her interest in Ethan.
With careful words, Elsa said to Minna, “Just a moment, please. I’ll go fetch him p>
But when she stepped outside, Ethan and Brenna had vanished. Left with no other option, she dialed Ethan’s number, only to find that Ethan refused to answer her call.
Brenna emerged from the restroom stall and was washing her hands when she encountered Minna. Both paused, caught off guard by the encounter.
Minna, struck by Brenna’s poised and striking presence, observed her briefly before offering a handshake.
Brenna dried her hands before lightly shaking Minna’s.
Minna said to Brenna, “You’re undeniably gorgeous, but that’s where it ends. I suspect you’re drawn to Mr. Mitchell’s wealth, and he’s captivated by your appearance. You both have your reasons, but such shallow connections fade quickly. Only someone like me is truly right for Mr. Mitchell for the long haul p>
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Minna’s self-assurance radiated from her prestigious role in the military district’s performance troupe, which imbued her with an air of distinction. Though she lacked Brenna’s beauty, she believed her status far outweighed mere looks.
Despite Brenna’s striking appearance, Minna dismissed her as mere eye candy, convinced that Ethan would tire of her allure in time.
Brenna, with a steely gaze, retorted sharply, “You’re wrong about me. Do you even know who I am? Have you heard of the Harper family, one of the four most powerful families? I’m the Harper family’s daughter. So, if you think I like Ethan because of his wealth, you are wrong p>
She washed her hands once more, dried them with purpose, and walked away.
Minna stood stunned. Brenna wasn’t just youthful and beautiful; she also belonged to a prestigious family. A wave of anxiety washed over Minna, her sense of superiority crumbling.
Just before her scheduled trip to Pileca for the upcoming economic forum, Brenna wrapped up the fighter jet design and submitted it to the military. The design passed their evaluation without a hitch. The special forces unit assigned to guard Brenna was quietly pulled back, their mission evidently deemed complete.