Chapter 254 Seeing Jade Again

The Financial Building housed a variety of companies, with a workforce numbered in the thousands. The ground floor was home to an assortment of dining options, while the nearby street, lined with over a dozen office towers, boasted even more eateries. Restaurateurs clamored for space here, drawn by the people working

here's generous salaries and robust spending power.

Brenna and her team were regulars at one particular buffet, and today was no different.

Ethan and Brenna filled their trays, choosing dishes side by side. Positioning herself next to Ethan, Greta picked her food while discreetly observing Ethan's selections.

She couldn't help but notice that his choices lacked any clear pattern. There was no obvious preference in his

varied assortment.

Besides, beneath his seemingly indifferent exterior, there was a thoughtful streak. He even gently asked about

Brenna's preferences.

This unexpected tenderness caused a flutter in Greta's chest.

"Ethan, I have been looking everywhere for you." Jade appeared out of nowhere and smoothly slid into the seat

beside Ethan.

Ethan's frosty gaze flickered with surprise. Jade's tray looked like a carefully arranged painting, each dish placed precisely for visual appeal.

She sank into the chair with effortless grace, her quiet takeover executed without a hint of haste.

seat across from Ethan. She settled

"Apologies, Miss Harper. I trust you don't mind my choice

seat?"

Brenna replied, her voice as cold as

good person at all. She wasn't worthy of sharing the same air as Ethan, let alone

Brenna." Greta's composure cracked. "You should

at Greta, his silence heavy with unspoken agreement. Greta had voiced what he couldn't

grown-ups are talking. You shouldn't interfere." Her glance dismissed Greta

her tray down and reaching out to yank Jade from the

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Seeing Jade

said, "It's just a seat. I'm perfectly fine

like a victory bell. She deliberately moved her

almost touched

initial surprise froze into indifference. "Last

he said coolly,

her seat, simmering with frustration. But she recognized that anyone who knew Ethan like

someone with

leverage-a spy inside the military. They worked out an exchange, and I got out of jail," she said, as casually as if she

the Ward family's

if I were you, I would tread carefully from now on.

the edge of a blade. "You still owe me a favor, Ethan.

as

escapes-this wasn't

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