RedNovelChapter 536: Brenna responded with a knowing nod, her voice tinged with disdain. "I've never been fond of him." Her gaze dropped, a pensive shadow falling over her face. The recent chaos had been a wake-up call; she believed it was tto get Patrick skind of tracker. He also needed something that could help him defend himself if needed.
At the Harper family estate, Rosie had made an impromptu return from the office to retrieve a forgotten document. As she stepped off the elevator, she noticed a team of technicians busily upgrading the household's surveillance system.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Is there an issue with the security?" she inquired casually, eyeing the flurry of activity.
One of the technicians replied, "No. We're just installing the newest models, equipped with Al that automatically recognizes any non-family members. It's pretty advanced; it sends an immediate alert if it detects any unauthorized person attempting theft or harm." Rosie nodded. She turned on her heel and walked away without another glance. With the third-floor hallway deserted-no servants in sight and the surveillance system temporarily disabled-an idea took root in her mind. Her steps quickened with purpose as she headed straight for Brenna's room.
As she rifled through Brenna's desk, her fingers stumbled upon an invitation to a business conference, nestled within the confines of a drawer.
Rosie scooped up the invitation with a flick of her wrist, her eyes flashing with disdain as she scanned the elegant script. With a scoff, she muttered under her breath, her voice dripping with contempt, "Brenna is invited to speak at a prestigious business conference? Does she truly believe she's stitan of finance?" A wave of indignation washed over her. She was no novice in the business realm, having steered several companies through stormy times with her seasoned expertise in finance and management. Why wasn't she the one being invited? In her mind, anyone from the venerable Harper lineage—be it Shepard, Ernst, or even Dalton, the newly appointed CEO of the Harper Group-far surpassed Brenna in credentials and rightful claim to such an honor. Unforgettable stories on gVlnovsYet, it was Brenna, who merely ran a modest financial studio, who had gotten invited. The urge to shred the invitation gnawed at Rosie. After several begrudging glances, she restrained herself and placed the invitation back down.
She snapped a photo of the invitation with her phone. After that, she scoured the rest of the contents but found nothing more of consequence. With a sigh, she placed the invitation back in its place and retreated to her room.
She then sent the photo to Jade, her lips curling into a sneer.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJust yesterday, Jade had told her about attending this very conference, a grand assembly of global economic titans. How could Brenna be on the slevel as those important figures?
The thought alone made Rosie's stomach churn with envy. Her fists clenched beneath the table as resentment for Brenna simmered inside her.
Later that evening, Brenna arrived hearlier than usual and joined the family for dinnex Unaware of the recent incident involving Patrick, the Harper family chatted cheerfully over their meal, the atmosphere light.
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