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    Gracie red at Brenna, suspicion twisting her thoughts: Brenna must have poisoned Ethan against her, afraid she’d be too sessful or overshadow her. “You never wanted me to have this chance, did you?”

    Unbothered, Brenna’s reply was smooth and even. “What does any of this have to do with me? You know your own abilities. You know better than anyone whether you’re suited for these projects or not.”

    Arms full of paperwork, she turned and left the meeting room.

    Joe was waiting for her at the door.

    Ethan turned to Gracie. “The drone project requires someone reliable, with no room for error. As for Waldo, he’s got no real intention of partnering with us; his interest lies in you. Surely, you’ve noticed it. If you’re set on the Waldo project, I’ll let Otis hand you the files.”

    Gracie knew that revulsion welled up inside her at the thought of Waldo.

    “Forget the Waldo project. I don’t want it. I only want the drone project, or even those smaller financial projects would be fine.” Gracie’s wishes were clear. In the days when she had worked at the Wilson Group, any project she fancied was handed over to her, her father eager to see her learn. As the cherished only daughter, she had been spoiled, surrounded by handpicked aides to back her up.

    Now, without anyone to pamper her, she felt frustrated.

    She stormed out, mming the door, feeling angry with Ethan for the first time. She wanted his support in her career, but it seemed impossible. Did Ethan think she was just a pretty face without substance?

    Unwilling to ept that, she copsed at her desk, sobbing in solitude.

    Shrugging, Brenna made her indifference clear. “I didn’t push her.”

    Ethan’s lips curled into a faint smile. “I won’tfort her.”

    That response pleased Brenna. “You know she’s just trying to prove herself, right? Why not let her take on something big? She actually does have talent.”

    As they made their way to Ethan’s office, he exined his reasoning. “Gracie’s so-called achievements at the Wilson Group? Her name was on the paperwork, but her father’s team did all the heavy lifting. The public thinks she’s a rising star, but I know better.”

    “Before the Wilson Group went bankrupt, she would always tell me about her projects and ask me for my advice.”

    Brenna nodded. “So, her aplishments were all a facade?”

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    “More or less. But she does have some talent. She can handle smaller projects, but the big ones cannot be entrusted to her,” Ethan said.

    Returning to the office, Ethan and Brenna found Joe and Henley already waiting. Joe had submitted the investment proposal, which he and Brenna had put together, to Henley for review.

    They spent the entire afternoon discussing the feasibility of the proposal. As Brenna listened to Ethan share numerous investment cases and stories, she gained a deep understanding of his sharp investment acumen. His exceptional business instincts exined his remarkable sess.

    As the workday ended, Ethan submitted the project evaluation report to Henley. He then left with Brenna. He nned to visit Kenny today, who would be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.

    Outside Kenny’s hospital room, Elsa watched Rosanna leave, presumably to get dinner. Taking advantage of the opportunity, she quietly approached the door and pushed it open slightly.

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