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    Brenna’s anger simmered just beneath the surface, barely held in check. Not even Elsa’s past insults had managed to make her this furious.

    Ethan looked at her, his voice full of regret. “I just need you to hear me out. I’m sorry for upsetting you. Please forgive me. There’s really something I need to say to you.”

    Brenna arched an eyebrow, barely holding back her irritation. “Say what you need to say.”

    “I know you hate it when I get involved with Gracie. The truth is, nothing’s going on between Gracie and me. I’m only trying to help her take back the Wilson Group. You know she’s married, and I have no interest in a married woman. Brenna, I’ve already handed over Gracie’s matters to Milton. I’m not getting involved in this anymore.”

    Brenna’s expression remained displeased, and though she was clearly angry, she spoke calmly. “I know, but I just don’t like my boyfriend helping another woman.” Her position was clear, and she wasn’t about to back down easily.

    Ethan, at a loss, had prepared so much to say but didn’t know where to start. “Brenna, I don’t have feelings for her, and I never will. And about my mother, I’m sorry for what she said to you…”

    As Ethan poured out his heartfelt exnation, Brenna listened attentively, her initial frustration softening with his evident sincerity. She stayed quiet, giving him the space to express himself fully.

    When he finished speaking, Ethan reached for her arm gently and asked, “Brenna, do you trust what I’m saying? Can we move past this conflict and get back together?”

    Brenna eased his hand away and responded evenly, “I ept your apology. I don’t oppose you supporting Gracie.”

    Ethan smiled, but seeing Brenna’s calm demeanor, he still felt uneasy. “So, does this mean you’ve agreed to get back together with me?” he asked.

    Brenna shook her head. “No, I can’t get back together with you. I can’t ept my boyfriend dating me while helping another woman, especially one who has pursued him before. I don’t believe in a purely tonic friendship between a man and a woman, and Gracie’s intentions aren’t as simple as you think. She didn’t juste to you asking for help with herpany.”

    Ethan shook his head. “No, she really just wants me to help her get herpany back. She has no other intentions. If there is anything, it’s just to help her get a divorce. I owe her for helping meunch mypany, so I have to help her now.”

    Brenna replied, “Let’s just wait and see what happens.”

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    Ethan suggested, “How about this? We set a timeline. Once Gracie regains control of herpany and finalizes her divorce from Hector, I’ll ask you to get back together with me again. Does that work? Brenna, you’re the only person I love in this world. I swear I’m telling the truth.”

    Ethan gazed at Brenna sincerely. “During this time, let’s not look for new partners, okay?”

    Brenna pushed him out the door without replying.

    As the door swung open, the office, previously buzzing with animated conversation, went quiet. Employees quickly returned to their tasks, pretending no gossip had urred.

    Ethan lingered outside, murmuring, “So, it’s a deal, right?”

    He pressed his ear to the door briefly. Hearing no protest from Brenna, he felt satisfied.

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