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    A faint smile cracked Shepard’s stoic demeanor. “Well done. If you work hard in the future, the Harper Group will provide some resources for you.” Giselle’s gaze softened, a flicker of surprise crossing her face. She hadn’t expected Sandra to show such professional promise.


    “Congrats!” Brenna said, her smile warm. “Trendy Apparel’s a big name in women’s fashion. They’ve got promising prospects.”


    Sandra’s joy bubbled over. “Thanks, Brenna! It’s an amazingpany. Thirty thousand is just the starting point—there are bonuses,missions, and a year-end bonus, too. My boss said if I do my job well, I could easily clear a million dors a year.”


    At dinner, Brenna couldn’t help but notice Giselle’s chilly demeanor toward her. Giselle barely acknowledged her, casting asional sharp nces her way.


    Sensing the need to clear the air, Brenna decided to address the issue head-on. After the meal, she gently knocked on Giselle’s door and slipped into her room.


    The television flickered in the background, but Giselle sat on the couch, lost in her thoughts, her gaze far from the screen. Only when the door creaked open did she nce up, letting out a soft huff of anger.


    “Mom, are you upset with me?” Brenna asked, settling beside her and yfully tugging at her arm.


    Giselle shot her a sidelong nce, her voice tinged with frustration. “You knew I would be upset. And still, you were so nice to Sandra.”


    Brenna, with a calm smile, replied, “Mom, I wasn’t being nice to her.”


    Giselle’s eyes narrowed. “Oh? Giving her bags and shoes isn’t being nice to her?”


    “Those were things I never cared for,” Brenna exined patiently. “I bought them on a whim and never used them. If she is fine with hand-me-downs, why let them gather dust? Besides, if she steps out looking like a mess, it’ll tarnish our family’s name. This whole situation with Sandra has be the talk of Shirie. We have to protect our reputation.”


    Though Giselle couldn’t argue with Brenna’s reasoning, a shadow of difort still lingered in her heart.


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    “Don’t be upset,” Brenna continued gently. “Sandra found a job today, all on her own, without any help from me. She didn’t stir up trouble or ask Dad for a dime. Honestly, she is more levelheaded than her mother ever was.”


    Brenna also shared how she had crossed paths with Sandra that morning in their neighborhood.


    Giselle softened slightly, admitting, “You did the right thing. I just can’t stand her. Even if she does nothing wrong, her mere presence grates on me. From now on, please, don’t show kindness to her in front of me.”


    “Of course, Mom,” Brenna replied warmly. “You’re my number one. How could I ever take an outsider’s side over yours?”


    She then handed Giselle a delicate gift bag. “I got you a little something. Take a 100k.”


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