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.

from Ethan. She settled

sharp enough to cut glass. "Apologies, Miss

seat?"

you want," Brenna replied, her voice as cold as the winter

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

seat belongs to Brenna." Greta's composure cracked.

heavy with unspoken agreement. Greta

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

here first!" Greta snapped, slamming her tray down and reaching out to yank Jade from

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Seeing

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

out like a victory bell. She deliberately moved her chair

almost touched

froze into indifference. "Last I checked, you were

said coolly,

seat, simmering with frustration. But she

someone with

worked out an exchange, and I got out

the Ward family's influence

looked indifferent as she said, "How fortunate. Though if I were you, I would tread carefully from now on. Your father's leverage might not

a blade. "You still owe

sizzled with tension as

spies, prison escapes-this wasn't some petty workplace

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