Chapter 1628:


    “Thanks,” Brenna responded.


    “No problem, Miss Harper. I’ll head back down now.”


    “Share the snacks and choctes I brought back with everyone,” Brenna instructed.


    Once Gary left, Brenna unzipped the backpack and drew out a sleek metal box. Her fingers danced across the keypad as she entered a short code. A faint click sounded. Then, the lid lifted open, revealing some gleaming spherical devices tucked inside.


    She picked one up carefully and turned toward her brothers. “Press the red button to activate it. I’ll send you a link to download the control app. You can detonate it remotely.”


    Ernst and Dalton both got one, studying the sphere with a mix of fascination and caution. They understood from the way Brenna handled it that this was not a toy but a weapon, and they dared not press anything.


    “How powerful is this thing?” Dalton asked, his voice low and steady.


    “Powerful enough to destroy our house,” Brenna answered calmly. She showed no sign of fear about them setting it off by ident, confident in the safety lock and the fact that the device required the app to function.


    Ernst curiously asked, “Can I press the red button?”


    “Sure,” Brenna said. “But without the app, it won’t do anything.”


    “Nah, forget it. If it goes off, we’re all toast.” Ernst set the device carefully back into its box. Then, with steady hands, he closed the lid and took the entire case.


    Dalton made no move to stop him. One was enough for him.


    Sandra, drawn by curiosity, leaned closer for a look at the sphere resting in Dalton’s hand. She had already overheard enough to piece together what it was, so she didn’t ask any questions.


    She wanted no part of something this dangerous. The thought of keeping one near her sent a chill down her spine.


    Still, she envied Brenna and her brothers. Their bond was built on a kind of trust that left no room for fear or doubt.


    Brenna was bold enough to hand over banned weapons, and her brothers, knowing full well the risk, epted them without hesitation.


    “I’m gonna lock this up. We’ll talk moreter.” Dalton rose, the sphere cradled carefully in his palm. He disappeared into his room, where a personal safe waited.


    Meanwhile, Ernst turned to his bodyguard and handed over the box to keep it secured. A few minutester, both men returned.


    “Sandra, how are you nning to promote your shops tomorrow?” Ernst asked.


    Sandra’s face brightened at once. Finally, one of them took an interest in her business. She answered eagerly, “You’ve seen tons of marketing strategies. Help me out here. The brand’s giving me a 60% discount on wholesale prices, which is already half off retail. I’m thinking of offering one item at 50% off and two items at 30% off. Big discounts to spread the name fast and build a loyal customer base.


    What do you think?”


    They all sat down to talk. Ernst leaned back and shook his head in disagreement.


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    “That won’t work. You’ll lose money. Those discounts are far too steep. Sure, you’ll move a lot of stock, but at those prices, you could lose millions in a single day.”


    Sandra frowned, unconvinced. “I think CloudPath’s clothes are solid. Once people buy them, they’lle back again. These discounts will draw in loyal customers.”


    Ernst said, “You don’t get it. Customers who shop sales that deep won’t ever pay full priceter…”


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