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    She missed him.


    “I’ll be tied up next week, Gracie. I probably can’t make it. Spend the day with your close friends, and I’ll make sure a gift reaches you.”


    Although there were conflicts between them, Ethan’s tone remained polite.


    When Brenna reappeared in rxed, casual clothes, Ethan added, “I need to go now.” Then, he hung up.


    Julia slipped in quietly with two sses of lemon water, set them down, and quickly left, closing the door behind her.


    “Brenna, what are your thoughts about our…”


    “Brenna, what are your thoughts about our wedding?” Lately, Ethan had been preparing their wedding, determined to turn it into a grand event that would leave asting impression


    “I haven’t given it much thought. I already spoke with my parents, and we don’t have any specific requests. You can decide how it’s done. Personally, I’d rather keep things simple,” Brenna said softly. “I don’t care for too much ceremony.”


    Ethan gave a nod. “I feel the same way. Why don’t we just hold a destination wedding?”


    Brenna’s smile brightened. “Yes, that’s perfect. Just like Ellie’s. That’s exactly what I prefer.”


    “Good, then it’s settled. I’ll bring it up with my parents when I return. We won’t need avish wedding. Make sure you discuss it with your parents as well,” Ethan said.


    When Brenna and Ethan finally headed downstairs, the other Harper family members hade home, and dinner was already waiting on the table.


    At the same time, Jordy escorted Sandra to an elegant, high-end restaurant. Sandra had grown ustomed to such ces thanks to her outings with Andres, so the luxury, the atmosphere, and the steep prices no longer fazed her. Everything—from the cuisine to the attentive service—put her at ease.


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    Once the waiter arrived with the menu, Jordy motioned toward Sandra, signaling that she should order first.


    Sandra now knew how to choose dishes worth savoring while steering clear of those designed only to impress with appearance.


    After selecting three, she passed the menu to Jordy, leaving him room to make his own choices. It was her way of showing respect.


    Jordy ced his own order of three dishes, and the waiter quietly stepped away.


    “Mr. Barton, you’ve made quite a name for yourself in investments. I’d really like to learn from your experience,” Sandra said politely.


    After everything she had gone through with Andres, she no longer felt any desire to chase after men. As a member of the powerful Harper family and a well-known figure in Shirie’s social circles, she understood that she had no need to please anyone. It was men who should be proving themselves to her. For that reason, she chose to keep her interactions with Jordy light and casual.


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