RedNovelChapter 552: Outside, a few engineers enjoying their meal couldn't help but watch the scene. Their heads tilted toward the window, curious about the expensive necklace.
Greta gripped the hem of her dress so tightly that her knuckles turned white as she watched. Jealousy flared in her chest. Ethan, the most powerful CEO in the world, had bought Brenna jewelry. And now, he was putting it on her himself, as if Brenna were the only woman in the world. How could the world's richest man go out of his way to please a woman like this? Greta narrowed her eyes and studied the necklace closely. Then, she quickly took a photo of it with her phone, planning to search for its price and model. But no matter how many searches she ran, nothing cup.
Given Ethan's immense wealth, the necklace had to be custom-made.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA dull ache settled in Greta's chest. No matter how she looked at it, she believed she couldn't compare to Brenna. Brenna was younger, prettier, and more capable than her. Even her family background was better. And Ethan had eyes only for her.
Greta swallowed hard. Aside from the tshe had spoken to Ethan to give him an update about Brenna, he hadn't spared her so much as a glance.
She glanced at her reflection in her phone screen, studying her own features. The longer she stared, the more ordinary she felt. Maybe Ethan liked Brenna simply because she was beautiful. For a brief moment, the idea of cosmetic surgery even crossed Greta's mind.
Eventually, Ethan left. Brenna didn't follow him or say goodbye. She just rose from her seat and returned to her office.
Greta's eyes stayed on Ethan as he passed. He didn't acknowledge her or even look her way. Her heart sank. But then, Ethan greeted Joe and Tommy, and that made the sting even sharper.
Still, she clung to a sliver of hope. Maybe Ethan was only keeping his distance from her to avoid upsetting Brenna.
Joe tossed the empty lunch box into the trash, picked up a folder, and headed toward Brenna's office. They had to go over the speech for the upcoming economic forum.
Don't miss it: galAt two in the afternoon, Thiago arrived, also to help finalize the speech. By the end of the workday, Brenna, Joe, and Thiago had everything polished and ready.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOn October 7th, Brenna, Thiago, Joe, and Tommy boarded a flight bound for Plieca to attend the global trade forum.
Plieca, as a country, was small in land area but carried enormous influence. It was hto the world's busiest port and stood as the largest financial center.
Each year, the global trade forum brought financial giants and top entrepreneurs from across the world to Plieca.
There were many young, talented people with achievements (like m Brenna coming to the forum.
The Financial Building, where the forum would be held, sat on a m gleaming street lined with tower's же that touched the clouds. There were many luxury hotels, all outrageously priced. But for people in this circle, price tags meant nothing.
The moment Brenna stepped off the plane, a chill crept up her spine. Something felt off. was as though she was being watched. She paused to scan the surroundings, but everything appeared normal. Yet the feeling lingered, unsettling her.
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