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    The next day was the weekend. Brenna slept in until ten, applied a touch of makeup, and set out to meet Lilith, with Libby and Finley tagging along, Finley at the wheel. Even on a casual outing, Finley stayed vignt, scanning for anything suspicious.


    Lilith, a finance student, had been ced by Ernst in the Harper Group’s finance department. She was starting at an entry-level role to hone her skills. Ernst’s long-term n was to involve her in thepany’s investment projects, eventually setting her up to run a venture capital firm once she had gained enough experience, given the Harper Group’s extensive annual investments.


    Lilith waited outside her home for Brenna, bundled in a white knee-length down coat. The car pulled up smoothly, and Brenna leaned out the window with a cheerful wave. “Lilith, jump in!”


    Despite the cold weather, the car’s cozy interior enveloped Lilith in warmth. “It’s so cozy in here,” she said, settling in.


    The car left the neighborhood, and Libby was waiting by the roadside, holding several croissants and hot coffee. She soon got inside the car and handed out one serving to each person.


    Lilith nced at the two new faces and remembered that Brenna’s previous bodyguards were different. “Did you change bodyguards?” she asked.


    “Yes, these two are quite skilled,” Brenna said, introducing Libby and Finley with confidence.


    Leaning closer, Brenna whispered, “They’re armed, so it feels extra safe.”


    Lilith’s eyes widened. “They carry guns?” She studied them curiously, sensing they weren’t typical bodyguards. She had heard from Ernst about Brenna’s secretive military coboration and knew to keep it quiet.<fn8ea6> Updates are released by FιndNovel</fn8ea6>


    A thought struck her. “They’re connected to the military?” Lilith asked, her eyes gleaming with fascination. She marveled at Brenna’s capabilities, feeling fortunate to be able to marry Ernst soon. She believed every member of the Harper family was outstanding.


    Brenna gave a slight nod. “Yes.”


    Lilith’s attention shifted to Libby’s waist. “Can I see your gun?”


    Libby, unfazed, drew her handgun, unloaded it, and passed it to Lilith.


    “It’s heavier than I expected,” Lilith said, inspecting it with curiosity but handling it carefully, wary of identally setting it off. After a moment, she handed it back. “I’m terrified I would somehow make it fire.”


    Libby deftly reloaded and holstered the weapon. “It was empty—no risk of that,” she said.


    They soon pulled up to a vibrant shopping street lined with upscale boutiques offering everything from designer wear to luxury goods. Finley parked the car, and the group of four began their outing, with Finley and Libby staying vignt, their eyes constantly scanning the surroundings. Brenna’s work on upgrading the military’s fighter jet system made her a critical asset, and they couldn’t afford any slip-ups.


    Brenna’s goal for the day was to help Lilith pick out clothes, shoes, bags, makeup, and fragrances. Having shopped with Brenna often, Lilith was nowfortable with high-end brands, unbothered by price tags reaching hundreds of thousands. She wasn’t fussy about fashion, happy with anythingfortable, so Brenna took charge, selecting items that matched Lilith’s style.


    Their stroll soon led them into a jewelry store, where Brenna encouraged Lilith to browse.


    “Spot anything you like? Pearls, gold, gemstones, agate—let’s grab a few sets of each,” Brenna said.


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