Chapter 1710:


    By dawn, following Jarrett’s advice, he made his way toward Mosswood.


    Ethan and Brenna joined Jarrett and the others aboard a helicopter bound for the mountain ridges that local vigers had spoken about.


    Once there, Ethan began a detailed field inspection. If the rumors of jade deposits were true, roads would need to be built here first, though the task didn’t concern him much.


    Days passed as they continued their survey. They hadn’t encountered Denis and Gracie’s people again.


    Eventually, Ethan left Jarrett in charge of the site and returned to Shirie with Brenna.


    In what felt like no time at all, a month had slipped away, and summer vacation began. Elsa also returned to Shirie.


    One afternoon, when Brenna came home from work, she froze at the sight before her. Elsa was sittingfortably in the living room, chatting with her parents.


    Brenna hesitated, surprised by the unexpected visit. Elsa had never been one to take the initiative to visit her and her family. Could Elsa havee to tell them that she firmly disapproved of her marriage to Ethan?


    The wedding had already been postponed, and Brenna had chosen to dy it for a few more years. Perhaps Elsa hade to insist that they call it off altogether.


    Yet, seeing her parents in good spirits, Brenna decided to be courteous and said, “Hello, Mrs. Mitchell. What brings you here?”


    To her astonishment, Elsa’s expression was warm as she spoke. “I came to talk to your parents about the wedding. I’m no longer against you being together with Ethan. You can n the ceremony however you wish. I won’t stand in the way.”


    Brenna blinked, caught off guard by Elsa’s sudden change of attitude. “Why the change of heart? You used to dislike me.”


    “That was before I really got to know you. You have a good heart, and I see that now. I truly support your marriage.”


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    For someone as proud as Elsa, saying those words was already a hugepromise.


    Brenna, though unconvinced, replied calmly, “Alright, I understand.”


    Deep down, she believed that Elsa might change her stance again, so she decided to set aside any thoughts of the wedding for now.


    Withposed politeness, she said, “I’ll go upstairs and let you finish your conversation.”


    Giselle, watching closely, could read the hesitation behind her daughter’s calm tone. Yet, knowing Elsa as well as she did, she believed the woman was sincere this time.


    Once Elsa had departed, Brenna came back downstairs, her expression soft and cheerful.


    “Dad, Mom, I’ve got some wonderful news. Jarrett’s team struck a jade mine, and the quality is exceptional. The deposits are abundant, and Ethan has already secured the mining rights,” she said.


    Shepard let out a heartyugh. “That’s wonderful, Brenna. This project will make a fortune. You’ve shown far more courage than your brother ever did. When you first decided to invest in this project, he and I were doubtful. After all, Brindleton has been mined for centuries. Who would’ve thought there was still jade left there? But you’ve proved us wrong.”


    Brenna’s eyes gleamed with pride. “Jarrett’s expertise made a huge difference. With the advanced equipment we brought in, Ethan and I took things slow, certain the results woulde eventually.”


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