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    Kwan’s Secret Kitchen had a reputation for good food, and Darwin was the one who suggested that he and Brenna dine here. This was the first time Brenna and Thiago had set foot in the ce.

    The moment Darwin spotted Thiago, disappointment flickered across his face. What was supposed to be a cozy meal for two now felt crowded with this unexpected guest.

    Thiago noticed Darwin’s sour mood, but he didn’t let it bother him. He even took the initiative to introduce himself, saying, “Brenna and I go way back. Weunched the Night Studio together, and I’m a shareholder. There’s nothing about her I don’t know, so if you want to get close to her, you really should be friends with me.”

    After a pause, he added, “By the way, my wife is Brenna’s best friend.” Brenna nodded with a smile.

    Darwin’s irritation faded after he heard that.

    “This ce has amazing food. I’ve eaten here with my colleagues a couple of times already. They make these unique dishes…” Darwin enthusiastically introduced the restaurant’s specialties to Brenna.

    Brenna walked beside him toward a table, listening without much interest. When it was time to sit, Thiago imed the seat next to Darwin, which left Brenna to take the spot across from them.

    Darwin frowned at Thiago. “You should really switch seats. I’d like to sit beside Miss Harper.”

    Thiago was blunt. “In her eyes, you barely make the list to be her boyfriend. Honestly, you’re lucky to even be her friend.”

    Darwin said, “If she ever breaks up with Mr. Mitchell, I will have a chance to be her boyfriend. Nothing is set in stone. There’s always hope.”

    Thiago grinned. “Sure. Dream big.”

    He made no move to change his seat, so Darwin moved to sit next to Brenna. Brenna showed no sign of resistance. Truth be told, she considered Darwin to be a genuinely good guy.

    The three ordered six dishes and chatted while eating.

    Darwin leaned in and said, “Since Thiago’s your close friend, I don’t have to hold back. Word is, someone’s targeting the Mitchell Group. It’s Hector from Norview, and he’s not someone to mess with.”

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    Brenna looked shocked. “Did the Mitchell Group do something to anger Hector?”

    Darwin turned to face her. “Well, Gracie joined the Mitchell Group, didn’t she? Maybe Hector’s going after thepany because of his ex-wife.”

    Brenna shook her head. “That can’t be it. I know about what happened between Hector and Gracie. He’s already gotten his revenge, and their marriage is over. I doubt Hector would target Ethan’spany just because Gracie and Ethan are close. Is there something else you’ve heard?”

    Darwin paused for a moment, studying Brenna. “What makes you so sure? I thought you weren’t even on good terms with Gracie. How do you know so much about her affairs? I didn’t even know Gracie and Hector divorced.”

    Thiago let out a quietugh and offered some rity. “You’re not seeing the full picture. Hector’s marriage to Gracie was all about payback; he wanted to get back at her and her father. It even went as far as physical abuse, so I doubt he’d target the Mitchell Group over her. There must be a different reason.”

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