Chapter 664
Chapter 664:
Disheartened, Greta left the office. Outside, her colleagues were still arranging their desks, oblivious to her attempt to secure the assistant position.
After gathering input from the team, Joe and Tommy finalized the venue for the company outing, selecting the Imperial Bar, Shirie’s premier entertainment spot. This upscale establishment in the heart of the city blended a sophisticated bar, karaoke lounge, and barbecue area, offering exclusive, costly services that catered to an elite clientele far beyond the reach of most people.
As Brenna entered the grand lobby of the Imperial Bar, her eyes caught a familiar figure—Rosie, whom she hadn’t seen in days. Rosie appeared unchanged, radiating charm as she stood, linking arms with Maxley, encircled by a small group of people trying to flatter her. Their faces glowed with smiles, each vying for her favor. Among them, Brenna noticed Vivian.
Rosie, facing away from Brenna, was unaware of Brenna’s presence until Vivian subtly urged her to look in her direction.
When Rosie turned and saw Brenna, her expression hardened, her eyes glinting with animosity. Their gazes locked briefly before Rosie averted hers, signaling she had no desire to talk to Brenna.
On the day Rosie wed Maxley, she had hoped for the Harper family’s presence, despite their ongoing legal disputes. After all, she still considered herself a member of the Harper family and believed her union with Maxley could open doors for the Harper family’s business. Yet, the Harpers remained unforgiving, with none attending her wedding.
Even the King of Plieca personally questioned Brenna’s absence, urging Rosie to maintain a good relationship with her.
This had left Rosie deeply humiliated. Even now, the royal family of Plieca still mocked her over this incident.
Maxley also noticed Brenna. He knew she was Ethan’s cherished partner and someone he needed to flatter for his own ambitions.
With a subtle gesture, he signaled Rosie, who understood his motives instantly. Maxley’s pursuit of the crown hinged on alliances with influential figures, and Ethan, the world’s wealthiest man, was a prime target.
Ⱡ𝖆𝓉𝓮𝓼𝓉 ςһ𝓪ρ𝑡𝑒𝗋𝓈 ⳑ𝖆𝓁𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀․ⅽ𝗈𝗺
Maxley had married Rosie partly because of her past good relationship with Ethan.
Though their union was rooted in mutual gain, Rosie depended heavily on Maxley, while he had many other options.
Lacking the courage to defy Maxley, Rosie forced a bright smile and approached Brenna with feigned warmth, saying, “Brenna, fancy meeting you here! What has brought you to this place p>
Her eyes darted past Brenna, searching for Ethan but finding him absent. Curious, she asked, “Where’s Ethan? Why isn’t he with you? This bar belongs to him p>
Her revelation caught Joe, Tommy, and the other colleagues off guard; they hadn’t known Ethan owned the Imperial Bar. Greta, meanwhile, was overjoyed to learn this. She couldn’t pinpoint why, but being in a venue tied to Ethan, the man she had feelings for, gave her a thrilling sense of closeness to him.
“Miss Harper, it’s wonderful to see you again. Would you care to join us for a drink?” Maxley said warmly. Initially, he had dismissed Brenna, having heard she hadn’t been raised by the Harpers. But upon learning of her accomplishments and the Harper family’s fondness for her, his opinion shifted, recognizing her as someone worth befriending.