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    A crowd of small and medium-sized business owners buzzed around him, eager to exchange words and forge connections that could elevate their status. At that moment, Conroy approached, extending a firm handshake to Ernst and Brenna. After a brief exchange of courtesies, Ernst glided away to engage with a cluster of CEOs from smaller enterprises, leaving Conroy to turn his attention to Brenna.


    “Ms. Harper,” Conroy began, his voice brimming with gratitude. “The prosthetics you tailored for my disabled employees have been a game-changer. They’re already transforming lives, and I hear heartfelt thanks from them daily. Without your generosity, such quality aids would’ve remained out of reach for years.”


    His appreciation for Brenna ran deep. Hispany employed many disabled workers, and even the most basic prosthetics carried a hefty price tag—tens of thousands, with advanced models soaring into the hundreds of thousands. Though Brenna had provided the most cost-effective options, the total cost was still a mountain to climb.


    Brenna brushed it off with a gentle smile. “It’s nothing, really. These folks face enough challenges, and they’ve got families to support. I’m just d to lend a helping hand. Honestly, I wish I could do more.”<fn36a4> Read full story at Find★Novel</fn36a4>


    Conroy’s admiration grew. “You’ve already done a lot. Your orders have breathed new life into my factories. Truth be told, they were teetering on the edge of shutting down before. I owe you more than words can express.”


    Their conversation lingered warmly before Conroy excused himself to mingle with other guests, leaving with a respectful nod. As he departed, a wave of socialites walked over. Brenna and Lilith were the talk of Shirie’s high society. Brenna’s impending marriage to Ethan, poised to make her the wife of the wealthiest man in Shirie, stirred a mix of awe and envy.


    Two impably dressed women, Vivian and Tina, sauntered over. Brenna’s eyes widened briefly at the sight of them together. When had they be friends?


    Tina had been absent from the social scene for some time, and Vivian had kept a low profile for the past year. Their sudden appearance caught Brenna off guard. Uninterested in their games, Brenna shared a knowing nce with Lilith, and the two deftly turned away, their movements smooth as silk. Sandra, however, missed the cue, lingering a moment too long.


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    She caught the warm smiles of the two women, the first to approach her since she had entered the venue. So she stood there, her lips curving into a gentle smile in return. Tina and Vivian, though stung by Brenna’s cool dismissal, masked their irritation with practiced charm.


    “Miss Harper, I presume?” Tina said, extending a manicured hand with a radiant smile. “I’m Tina Russell. My brother, Jayceon, is quite close to your brother. You know that, right?”


    Sandra shook her head gently. “I’m afraid I don’t know my brother’s friends all that well.” Even so, she radiated warmth as she introduced herself. “I’m Sandra Harper, a fashion designer. It’s truly a delight to meet you both.”


    Tina and Vivian shared a fleeting nce, sensing Sandra’s approachable nature—a stark contrast to Brenna’s guarded demeanor. They believed it would be easier to deal with her.


    Vivian extended a graceful hand, her smile polished. “Vivian Morrison. My family runs a home products empire. That dress of yours is breathtaking—surely it is expensive?”


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