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    Sandra’s smile widened, her eyes sparkling with gratitude. “Brenna gifted it to me. It’s worth over a hundred thousand—so expensive that I almost couldn’t bring myself to slip it on.”


    Vivian’s tone carried a hint of envy. “She is so generous to you. I would give anything for a sister like her.”


    After a bit of light chatter, Tina’s eyes gleamed with an idea. “Come, let me introduce you to some of my friends.”


    Sandra’s gaze flicked toward Brenna, who was looking over with an unreadable expression, a subtle crease in her brow. Seeing that, Sandra said, “Sorry. Brenna needs me for something.”


    The moment Sandra stepped away, Tina’sposure cracked, her voice dropping to a sharp whisper. “How ungrateful! She’s just the daughter of some washed-up gambler. How dare she brush me off like that?”<fn8a15> Chapters first released on f?ndnovel</fn8a15>


    Sandra heard Tina’s words and felt a surge of displeasure. When she nced over her shoulder, several members of high society clustered around Tina, their whispers about her followed by mockingughter. She felt as if she had been tricked intoing here.


    A thought crossed her mind—perhaps Brenna didn’t want her to form connections here at all. Another look revealed the sharp nces of Tina and Vivian, joined by the scornful stares of others nearby. Sandra regretted not using the chance to socialize earlier. Instead of spending all her attention on Brenna, she should have been mingling.


    Her gaze shifted to Brenna. A circle of wealthy people surrounded her, including a few gentlemen who carried themselves with easy refinement. Sandra wondered if people like them would wee her.


    “Brenna, what’s happening here?” she asked as she stepped closer, drawing the group’s attention.


    Before Brenna could reply, Jordy interjected with a charming smile. “You must be Miss Sandra Harper, right? I’m Jordy, Brenna’s former boyfriend.”


    Sandra froze for a moment. Considering Jordy’s identity as Brenna’s ex, it startled her to see him so casually talking andughing with Brenna. Shouldn’t Brenna be worried that Ethan might get upset because of this?


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    Brenna cut Jordy a sharp nce. “Stop joking around.” She turned to Sandra. “He’s the CEO of his family’spany.”


    The revtion stunned Sandra even more. Brenna had always imed to endure hardships before returning to the Harper family, yet her former boyfriend was already the head of a majorpany. Jordy looked young and striking, carrying himself with polished manners. Unlike Tina, there was no contempt in his eyes. If anything, Sandra even noticed a flicker of admiration in them.


    A rush of excitement welled up inside her. Atst, here was a respectable man who seemed genuinely interested in her. Even if he had once been Brenna’s boyfriend, she didn’t care. For the first time, Sandra began doubting Brenna’s version of the past. How much had Brenna kept hidden?


    After a brief hesitation, she extended her hand to Jordy.


    Another man soon stepped forward. “I’m Lanny Wace of Wace Machinery. I’ve partnered with Ms. Brenna Harper on several ventures.”


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