EuropeNovelChapter 1034: "We signed a lease. If you want a floor, you'll need to pay the penalty. That's the only way we can vacate one floor for you," Brenna said sharply.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGracie chuckled, though her smile didn't reach her eyes. "Miss Harper, don't you think that's a bit out of line? You're using the building that belongs to the Mitchell Group. We have every right to take back any part of it whenever we choose. If I decide to reclaim both floors, you'll have no choice but to tell your team to pack up their things and go. It's not really up to you." She didn't bother hiding her hostility. Every word she spoke carried a bite, and she made no effort to soften it. Brenna was left wondering what she'd done to deserve such hostility from Gracie.
"Is that so? Then go get the contract. Pay the penalty, and I'll leave right away," said Brenna, just as cold. "Do you know why Ethan and I signed that lease in the first place? With the way things were between us, we didn't even need one at that time." Gracie's brows drew together. "Why?" "Because Ethan's mother, Elsa, couldn't stand me. She didn't just wantout of the building. She wantedout of Ethan's life. So Ethan had his lawyer draw up a lease. I signed for both the 57th and 58th floors. It's for a hundred years. I can leave if I choose to. But if Ethan or the Mitchell Group tries to pushout, they have to pay a ten billion penalty. Learning that, his mother had no choice but to back off." Brenna locked eyes with Gracie, and a slow, mocking smile tugged at her lips. Thiago wore the sexpression. Did Gracie really think she could just push them around easily? She had just started working here and already wanted to throw her weight around? Who did she think she was? Gracie's face was tight with frustration, and that only made Brenna feel more satisfied. "Even if Ethan wantsout, he still has to pay the penalty. Miss Wilson, that lease is legally binding." "You actually..." Gracie hesitated for a moment. "Miss Harper, please understand. I need to lead this project on my own. I'll be hiring a full team. There's no space left on the other floors. Only yours can work." Brenna wasn't moved. Why should she pack up and leave just because someone else needed room? Who did Gracie think she was? Living in someone else's building and already acting like she ran the place? "Let's stick to the contract," Brenna said with finality.
As the elevator doors slid open on the first floor, Brenna and Thiago stepped out. They had meant to dodge Gracie and head straight to Thiago's office. But after being cornered like that, they changed course and walked to a nearby restaurant instead.
Gracie, on the other hand, was fuming. Ethan had shut her down without hesitation earlier. "If you want Brenna out, then talk to her yourself. I'm not letting Brenna be wronged in any way." He had gone so far as to sign a lease with an outrageous penalty just to make sure no one could have the chance to kick Brenna out.
Gracie marched back to Ethan's office and pushed open the door, el only to find the room empty.
Frustrated, she turned to Rex and asked, "Where's Ethan "The content is om novelenglish.net!
"He's in a meeting. Mr. Mitchell said not to be disturbed," Rex replied firmly, making it clear that she shouldn't go to the meeting room to find Ethan With no other option, Gracie returned to her office. If she IT: couldn't pressure Brenna into giving up the floor, she'd be sent to a branch office. That meant she wouldn't get to see Ethan every day. She couldn't understand why he'd put her in such a situation.
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