The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Once His Wife, Now His Rival 216

Chapter 216 Why Would I

Do That

Utterly amazed, Greta and Lilith stood side by side, munching on barbecue skewers as they watched Braeden mingle with Brenna.

Lilith's eyes lit up. "Who would've thought? Brenna's circle includes military officials."

Greta, far more serious than the cheerful Lilith, nodded thoughtfully. "I can see why Mr. Mitchell is interested in her. Her connections are extensive. Did you hear what she said, something about the Weapons? What kind of collaboration does Brenna have with the military?"

Shaking her head, Lilith murmured, "Sounds top secret, doesn't it?"

The servants of the Harper family presented Braeden with an array of extravagant dishes. Shepard, Ernst, and Dalton were all shocked that Brenna was working with the military.

Was Brenna possibly involved in developing cutting-edge weaponry at the Weapons Research Institute?

As Braeden savored the feast, he engaged warmly with the Harper family members.

"Your daughter's accomplishments must fill you with pride. The military holds that kind of skill in high regard," he said to Shepard.

Shepard, puzzled yet curious, asked, "Can you share what my daughter is working on with you?"

His voice carried a cautious tone, aware of the sensitive nature of military projects. If Brenna were able to share any details, she would have done so by

now.

Braeden responded with a laugh, "I'm afraid that's confidential. It's just a minor project."

Harper family responded with polite laughter. But they knew the reality was not as simple as Braeden had made it to be. After all, if

dealings from his two years of service, was

strike up a conversation, Braeden turned to him and said, "You must be

his own family members in the military, he didn't view them with the same admiration the Harper family did. To him, being a soldier

"Indeed," Ethan answered.

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occasionally joined in, contributing to the conversation. After a while,

her a

to Brenna, "We've held further talks since you left and drafted some

the clock struck eight, a majestic five-tiered birthday cake was presented. The crowd gathered around Brenna and Ethan, making this the most elaborate birthday celebration

joy, Brenna couldn't help but feel happy. She was satisfied that she was now

and Patrick stood close together beside Brenna, their smiles brighter than

Brenna, something that seemed too intense, stirring a twinge

discomfort within him.

seeing Patrick holding the hands of both Ellie and Thiago brought him comfort. He believed they looked more like

friend Jayceon, he was content to let him stay out of the

was unsettled by the stories Fay had shared about the

efforts to change Patrick's

between Patrick and Thiago, Ethan couldn't help