VeryNovelChapter 1016: Resentment bubbled up inside her, but before she could say anything, Brenna had already turned and walked away.
Brenna soon slid into the car. Joe took the driver's seat while Thiago settled in beside her, talkative as ever.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Gracie's got snerve. Even after her husband hit her, she still has the guts to see Ethan. Remember that day Hector dragged her off like he didn't care who was watching? That was basically a warning for everyone to stay out of his business with Gracie. Since Gracie is going to see Ethan again, it's probably because he's the only one brave or stupid enough to get involved in this." Brenna didn't respond. An uncomfortable tightness settled in her chest. Ethan had just promised her he wouldn't help Gracie personally. Was he going to break that promise? Clutching her phone, Brenna stared at the screen for a moment, debating with herself. Then, she typed out a message to Ethan.
"I ran into Gracie downstairs. She's on her way to your office to see you." She wanted to see how Ethan would respond.
"I'm not in my office right now. I have to go to Plomond today," Ethan replied almost immediately. Attached was a photo taken through a car window, showing the highway entrance.
At the sight of this, Brenna's mood improved. She turned to Thiago and said, "Ethan is going to Plomond today. He's not in his office." Thiago gave her a sideways glance and raised an eyebrow. "Feeling relieved?" Pleased, Brenna smiled faintly and nodded. The thought of Gracie finding no refuge-maybe even walking back into another round of abuse—didn't stir pity. She believed Gracie deserved it.
It wasn't that Brenna was heartless. It was Gracie who had crossed the line. Tand again, she made reckless choices and dragged Ethan into the mess. Gracie asking Ethan for help would only drag him down, potentially putting his company in jeopardy. How could Gracie be so selfish? The Wilson Group was a massive economic entity. Even if the entire Mitchell Group was involved, it might not be enough to save it. Gracie was leading Ethan to ruin.
She was not seeing the situation clearly.
Пpates only on GalnovдlSoon, the car pulled up to the destination-a small café.
As they stepped out of the car, Thiago glanced around and muttered, "Isn't Hector from Norview? I thought people there don't like drinking coffee. Kinda weird he'd prefer Vanland's coffee." "It is a bit weird," Brenna said, her eyes flicking toward the entrance.
Several bodyguards in black suits and dark sunglasses stood stationed outside the café. Seeing Brenna's car pulling up, one of them spoke into a walkie-talkie. After Brenna, Joe, and Thiago all stepped out of the car, one of the bodyguards approached Brenna. "Are you Ms. Brenna Harper?" "Yes. I am here to see Hector as arranged," Brenna replied curtly.
"Apologies, but for the safety of our vice president and you, please m cooperate. The bodyguard turned to Joe and Thiago, conducting a quick yet thorough pat-down.
When it cto Brenna, they didn't lay a hand on her. Instead, one of the guards used a handheld scanner and slowly swept it across her frame.
Stepping inside, Brenna was struck by the hush that filled the place;m e hardly a sound could be heard.
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