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    Ethan caught Brenna’s meaning immediately. When Brenna had first considered partnering with Jordy, it had stung him. Was she about to reject Jordy’s offer now?


    He smiled. “We don’t have a cybersecurity arm yet, but I know some of the best in the business—real heavyweights. Partnering with them would be far more profitable than anything with Jordy. I’ll introduce you to them.”


    He had no intention of letting Jordy get anywhere near Brenna.


    Not a chance!


    Brenna’sughter sparkled. She saw right through Ethan.


    “Alright, make it happen,” she said, sliding a te of food toward him with a smile.


    Ethan raised an eyebrow. “What’s with the grin?”


    “I’m smiling because I know you’re jealous,” she teased.


    “Of course I’m jealous,” he admitted. “I don’t want you near that creep. And for your sister’s investment ns, I’ll make sure my contact gives her a solid deal.”


    For Brenna, Ethan was willing to do anything.


    Brenna arrived home just as Jordy pulled up to drop off Sandra.


    Jordy shed Brenna a friendly smile and wasted no time steering the conversation toward his pitch about teaming up on the firewall project.


    “Brenna, when are we going to sit down and talk about partnering on the firewall project?” His tone was just a bit too self-assured, clearly enjoying the fact that Ethan couldn’t stand him getting close to Brenna.


    He raised an eyebrow and looked at Brenna. “It’s a sweet deal, you know. What do you think?”


    It didn’t take much for Brenna to see right through Jordy’s act. She could also guess what was running through Ethan’s mind.


    Jordy had tried pitching this coboration before, and now here he was, at her doorstep, still pushing. Clearly, he was hoping to provoke Ethan.


    Knowing exactly where she stood, Brenna decided to make it clear who she backed.


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    “Not interested,” she replied coolly. “Honestly, you’re not professional enough for this kind of project. Ethan has already set me up with Mr. Loftus from Skyline Tech.”


    Jordy’s expression faltered for a moment. He knew Gerardo Loftus well, and Skyline Tech was a giant inwork security, with its user base spread worldwide. Partnering with them was a far bigger deal than anything he could offer. Plus, having ess to their established clients would make selling the firewall a breeze.


    But Jordy didn’t give up. “Come on, Brenna. You really think Mr. Loftus is going to want to partner with you? Compared to what Skyline Tech’s offering is, yours still has a ways to go. Honestly, I’m your best shot.”


    Brenna let out a sharpugh. “Funny, I have plenty of faith in my product. If it weren’t up to standard, the government’s security agency wouldn’t have chosen my firewall, don’t you think?”


    She shot Jordy a sly grin, making it clear she knew exactly what game he was ying, and that he was sorely mistaken if he thought she was easy to outsmart.


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