MainNovelChapter 543: They stepped aside, under the sprawling branches of an old plane tree, and Tommy waited for Brenna a few steps away.
Drawing a deep breath, Brenna began, her voice tinged with genuine remorse. "Mrs. Mitchell, about the misunderstanding at the Russell family's party, I'm truly sorry. I didn't know you would be there that day. I only reached out to Braeden for help; I never meant for you to get caught up in it. It was careless of me, and I'm genuinely sorry." Elsa let out a cold laugh, her eyes sweeping over Brenna with a critical gaze. Brenna, standing there with her delicate features and calm poise, was undeniably beautiful. She had already achieved so much, earning the qualifications to lecture at the prestigious Shirie University, a level few could even dream of reaching at her age. Elsa had to admit, Brenna was outstanding. Even Braeden, along with several high-ranking military officials, seemed to regard her with respect.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYet, precisely because of that excellence, Elsa didn't want her to be Ethan's wife.
"It's fine," Elsa responded, her tone polished and polite, hiding her true feelings beneath a practiced smile. Here at Shirie University, with so many watching, she wouldn't openly make things difficult for Brenna. But the words she spoke were harsh. "I just don't believe you and Ethan are a good match. I've introduced him to someone else recently. They've already met, and they seem quite taken with each other. I expect Ethan will end things with you soon." Brenna was completely taken aback, her heart skipping a beat at such unexpected words. Just last night, Ethan had invited her to dinner today. This abrupt turn of events couldn't possibly be his idea. It had to be Elsa, acting on her own. She was clearly still upset about what had happened at Amy's birthday party.
Brenna had never aimed to flatter Ethan's entire family; her goal was merely to keep things amicable. She had never wanted everyone in the Mitchell family to like her. It didn't take long for her to sense that Elsa didn't just dislike her; she probably loathed her. Elsa spoke with a smile, but her words were cutting, prompting Brenna to withdraw her friendly demeanor and revert to her usual aloofness.
"Mrs. Mitchell," Brenna said, her voice calm but firm. "I really don't think it's your place to interfere in my relationship with Ethan. Yes, I may have unknowingly offended you previously, but for that, I have sincerely apologized. It was never my intention." Explore new chapters gvlHer gaze locked with Elsa's, unwavering and resolute. "To hold such a grudge over that, to use it as ammunition against Ethan and me, seems rather petty, don't you think?" Brenna stared at Elsa, standing her ground. She wasn't about to curry favor with someone who didn't even like her. If Elsa didn't approve of her relationship with Ethan, then so be it. Winning over her boyfriend's family wasn't her mission. After all, she was going to marry Ethan, not his family.
Elsa, maintaining her poise, leveled a smile at Brenna. "You've got spirit, I'll give you that. And I do admire it, in a way. But you're not the right woman for Ethan. It'd be better if you took the initiative to end things with Ethan." Her suggestion, wrapped in the tone of a well-meaning advisor, was anything but benign. She knew all too well that Ethan would cling to Brenna unless she pushed him away first.
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Brenna's response was swift and unwavering. "I'm sorry, but I genuinely believe Ethanjs a om wonderful person, and I have no intention of breaking up with him-not anytsoon, anyway.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get to class."
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