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    Turns out, the prop was modeled after the real thing from Orwall’s tech division. I called in a few favors with the producer and got permission to borrow it for a few days. You can use it for a while.”


    Brenna’s eyes lit up instantly. “No way! You actually got your hands on that? That’s insane, Dalton. Thanks a lot!”


    As the two chatted, Ernst and Lilith walked over. Ernst dropped into the seat across from Brenna, his face grave. “You didn’t actually go to Plieca, did you?”


    Brenna gave him a nce, then admitted, “Busted. Nope, I didn’t.”


    Ernst frowned. “Why didn’t you tell me what was going on? I could’ve helped. You went off chasing Ethan all by yourself—what if something had happened? We worked so hard to bring you back into the family, and you’re out there acting like a lone wolf again.”


    “I won’t do something like that again,” Brenna said with a casual wave. “Now, quit frowning—there’s a stash of snacks and chocte in my suitcase downstairs. Go and split them among you.”


    Then, she tugged Lilith down to sit beside her, her gaze dropping to the woman’s stomach. “So, it’s true—you’ve got a little one on the way?”


    Lilith’s face lit up with joy. “Yeah. You’re about to be an aunt now.”


    Dalton blinked, confused, turning to Ernst. “Hold up—what exactly did Brenna do?”


    Ernst sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. “Ethan went to Norview and dropped off the map. And instead of looping anyone in, Brenna just flew there to look for him. We’ve got family members and contacts in Norview who could’ve helped her, but she didn’t even tell us about the matter.”


    Dalton’s expression shifted. “Ethan went missing? Was he in danger? Is he alright now? Brenna,e on—something that serious, and you didn’t even tell us? That’s not just reckless; that’s cold.”


    Brenna quickly replied, “Rx, I wasn’t alone. Thiago went there with me; we’ve been through worse in Norview. We can handle ourselves. I even brought backup gear. I can share some of it with youter.”


    Then, under her breath, she added, “And you two probably would have just slowed me down anyway.”


    Ernst’s and Dalton’s eyes gleamed with excitement. Knowing Brenna designed military-grade equipment, they were certain the gear was highly advanced, lethal, and rare. Even if they had no real use for it, the idea of owning it sent a rush through them.


    After all, there was something about military weaponry that always fascinated men. Some satisfied the urge with replicas or scaled models, but few, like the two of them, ever had the rare chance toy hands on the authentic kind.


    “Sweet! Go grab it!” they said at once.


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    Brenna shot them a resigned look. Then, she called Gary and asked him to bring her backpack upstairs.


    A few minutester, Gary walked over with Sandra trailing behind.


    Sandra had been eavesdropping for a while. But when Gary walked over, she had toe out of her hiding ce or she’d be exposed.


    Gary handed the backpack over with a courteous nod. “Here’s your bag, Miss Harper.”


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