Chapter 847
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Braeden quickly added his own praise, saying, “She’s a rare gem in more than one field.”
Braeden avoided speaking too openly, as certain topics were off-limits, but it wasn’t necessary for him to elaborate. Everyone understood what he meant. The way they looked at Brenna revealed nothing but admiration. At her age, mastering medicine and designing something for the military was nothing short of astounding. Who wouldn’t admire someone like that?
“Vincent, you’re really laying it on thick. I’m far from amazing,” Brenna replied, feeling uneasy about receiving such heavy praise. Though it was nice to hear, it felt somewhat uncomfortable.
Ethan draped his arm around Brenna’s shoulder and shook hands with the officers with his free hand. The officers had watched Ethan grow up and rise to the CEO position of the powerful Mitchell Group. They believed Ethan and Brenna were truly a perfect match.
Compliments flowed freely, and Ethan kept the conversation going with ease, while Brenna occasionally added her thoughts. The mood was cheerful.
On the other side of the room, Elsa was quietly fuming. She believed Brenna had stolen the attention meant for Minna. The bride-to-be had barely received a few kind words before the crowd’s focus shifted elsewhere.
Everything had changed when Brenna showed up. She quickly became the center of attention.
Emmett also noticed how much attention Brenna was drawing. He was displeased, but he remained silent. He had once admired her many strengths, but Ethan’s recent behavior had soured his impression of her.
Brenna had everything going for her—intelligence, grace, charm, and talent. Yet despite all of that, Emmett simply couldn’t bring himself to like her.
While others were enthusiastically chatting with Brenna, he stood nearby with a grim expression, his dislike for her evident.
An officer named Perry approached Brenna. “Miss Harper, Vincent mentioned that your medicine was the key to his recovery. My mother suffered a cerebral thrombosis last winter and has been struggling with lingering issues. They’ve made everyday life very difficult for her. I was wondering if I could purchase that medicine from you?”
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Brenna responded in an apologetic tone, “I’m afraid that medicine requires an extremely rare plant called Woodham. It’s hardly found anywhere. I managed to acquire one during an auction, but it’s already been completely used. The medicine I made with Woodham is all sold out.”
Perry’s face fell in disappointment. “That’s a pity. But my soldiers are often deployed to remote areas. If they come across that plant, maybe they can get some for you. Could you send me a photo of the plant? If we find any, I’ll bring it to you. Would you be able to make more medicine then?”
Brenna didn’t turn him down. She added his contact details and sent over the photo.
She said, “Woodham usually thrives on cliff sides and prefers damp surroundings. If you or your people happen to spot it, let me know. I’m willing to pay a high price to acquire it.”
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