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Just then, Ernst strolled in, loosening his tie and passing it, along with his coat, to Julia with a casual air.
Giselle’s eyes narrowed. “Are you hiding something from me?”
Shepard settled beside her, his tone reassuring. “Nothing to worry about. Our son’s wedding is approaching, and
you'll have your hands full managing it. You've been working so hard lately.”
He reached into his jacket, pulled out a small velvet box, and offered it to her.
“Take a look—do you like it?”
Ernst and Brenna exchanged amused glances, their smiles warm.
Giselle flushed slightly. “We’ve been together for so long, and you're still givinggifts?”
Despite her words, she accepted the gift and opened the box to find a pair of rare golden pearl earrings.
“They are gorgeous...” Giselle’s voice softened, her heart warmed by Shepard's thoughtfulness.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBrenna said, “They suit you well.”
The next day was the weekend. Brenna slept in until ten, applied a touch of makeup, and set out to meet Lilith,
with Libby and Finley tagging along, Finley at the wheel. Even on a casual outing, Finley stayed vigilant, scanning
for anything suspicious.
Lilith, a finance student, had been placed by Ernst in the Harper Group's finance department; she was starting at
an entry-level role to hone her skills. Ernst’s long-term plan was to involve her in the company’s investment
projects, eventually setting her up to run a venture capital firm once she had gained enough experience, given
the Harper Group's extensive annual investments.
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Lilith waited outside her hfor Brenna, bundled in a white knee-length down coat.
The car pulled up smoothly, and Brenna leaned out the window with a cheerful wave. “Lilith, jump in!”
Despite the cold weather, the car’s cozy interior enveloped Lilith in warmth. “It's so cozy in here,” she said,
settling in.
The car left the neighborhood, and Libby was waiting by the roadside, holding several croissants and hot coffee.
She soon got inside the car and handed out one serving to each person. Lilith glanced at the two new faces and
remembered that Brenna’s previous bodyguards were different.
“Did you change bodyguards?” she asked.
“Yes, these two are quite skilled,” Brenna said, introducing Libby and Finley with confidence.
Leaning closer, Brenna whispered, “They're armed, so it feels extra safe.”
Lilith’s eyes widened. “They carry guns?” She studied them curiously, sensing they weren't typical bodyguards.
She had heard from Ernst about Brenna’s secretive military collaboration and knew to keep it quiet.
A thought struck her. “They're connected to the military?” Lilith asked, her eyes gleaming with fascination. She
marveled at Brenna’s capabilities, feeling fortunate to be able to marry Ernst soon. She believed every member
of the Harper family was outstanding.
Brenna gave a slight nod. “Yes.”
Lilith’s attention shifted to Libby’s waist. “Can | see your gun?”
Libby, unfazed, drew her handgun, unloaded it, and passed it to Lilith.
“It’s heavier than | expected,” Lilith said, inspecting it with curiosity but handling it carefully, wary of accidentally
setting it off. After a moment, she handed it back. “I'm terrified | would somehow make it fire.”
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