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    Brenna followed, her face nk, with Gary and Felix behind.


    Stepping into the living room, Gracie noticed Waldo and his seven-year-old daughter, Mindy, were nowhere in sight. She turned to the housekeeper. “Where are Waldo and the kid?”


    The housekeeper, clearly rattled by Brenna’smanding vibe and the two burly bodyguards, answered politely, “They’re upstairs, waiting for you. I’ll fetch them.”


    Brenna took in the house’svish décor, all glitz and mour, and plopped into an armchair, crossing her legs like she owned the ce. She pulled out her phone to text Sandra, asking if she was still in for the investment and to transfer the money if so.


    Just then, Waldo descended the stairs, Mindy in tow.


    The little girl, sharp as a tack, spotted Gracie and ducked behind her dad, saying, “Daddy, I’m scared. She’s gonna hit me again.”


    Brenna’s eyes locked on the child for a moment before she stood, saying coolly to Waldo, “Mr. Chapman, we meet again.”


    Waldo wasn’t a fan of Brenna. He hadn’t forgotten their first run-in, when Brenna had nailed him with a tennis ball on purpose. She was a force, backed by her family’s power, and she didn’t give him an inch of respect.


    His tone was icy, his eyes filled with disdain. “Miss Harper, to what do I owe the pleasure?”


    “I’m here to help Gracie get a divorce,” Brenna said.


    Gracie marched forward, her face like thunder, locking eyes with Mindy. “I’ve never so much as touched you, so don’t you dare me me for anything I didn’t do!”


    Mindy didn’t bother defending herself. She just broke down, tears streaming down her face.


    Waldo, seeing Gracie’s fierce re at Mindy, was beside himself with rage. He jabbed a finger at her. “You’re still iming you didn’ty a hand on her? Every time she’s near you, she’s shaking like a leaf, and her body is covered in bruises! I took her to the doctor, and they confirmed she has been whipped and pinched hard.


    “When I asked Mindy how you hurt her, she said you used a data cable tosh her and pinched her until she bruised. You’re not fit to be her stepmom, not by a long shot! Even if you don’t want a divorce, I’m going to divorce you!”


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    Gracie shot Mindy a look sharp enough to cut ss, her jaw clenched tight. “When have I ever hit you? You’re making this up!”


    She truly hadn’t hit Mindy before. She turned to Brenna. “Miss Harper, I’m telling you, I’ve neverid a finger on her. If I’m lying, may I lose everything I own!”


    Waldo was boiling over. He pulled Mindy close and rolled up her sleeves, revealing a mess of whip marks and pinch bruises on her fragile arms.


    “You still going to stand there and say you didn’t touch her?” he roared. “How did Mindy end up like this, then? You think a kid would make this up? I can’t believe how low you’d stoop!”


    Gracie said, “I don’t know how she got those marks, but it wasn’t from me. You can’t just pin this on me!”


    Brenna kept her cool. “Aside from Mindy’s injuries, do you have anything to show Gracie is the one who did this to her?”


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