EuropeNovelChapter 1039: Ethan gave a shrug. "He's not just anybody in Plomond. When he gets involved in something, everyone takes notice. He has got his sights set on a big real estate project in Shirie and wants to work with me. Are you familiar with NextDoor Homes?" Brenna gave a short nod. "Who hasn't heard of them? NextDoor Homes is a powerhouse in real estate in the country. They even have their hands in retail." Her gaze flicked over to Waldo, realization dawning on her. "Wait. Is he the president of NextDoor Homes? He's Waldo Chapman?" With a quiet sound of confirmation, Ethan responded, "Yeah, that's him. I never really dabbled in real estate or retail before, but now, he's offering a partnership, and my portfocould use sgrowth." Thinking about the wild swings she had seen in the Mitchell Group's stock price, Brenna asked, “Have you been losing money in the stock market lately? Are you in a hurry to recover funds?" Ethan passed Brenna a tennis racket and gestured toward Waldo across the court with his own.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe then answered, "You're right. You've got a head for finance. Maybe you can helpout with sadvice?" Brenna responded casually, “Sure. I'll take a look once I'm home." Meanwhile, on the far side of the court, Gracie pulled her jacket up higher, doing her best to block Waldo's wandering eyes.
"So, you're Gracie Wilson? What a beautiful name. Miss Wilson, are you aware of how stunning you truly are? Not a single woman here holds a candle to you. Your beauty is in a league of its own. Would you allowthe pleasure of taking you to dinner this evening?" Waldo snatched his phone from a chair nearby and enthusiastically held it out to Gracie, showing her his number. "Miss Wilson, let's stay in touch! What's your number? We can swap contact details." Waldo had done his homework on Gracie before coming here. She was a fallen heiress, her family's wealth drained, her parents gone, and the weight of their debts resting squarely on her shoulders. She appeared to be clinging to Ethan, though he didn't seem the least bit invested in her.
Waldo could not help feeling sorry for Gracie, and a question had lingered in his mind before. He had wondered why Ethan bothered showing her any kindness at all. Meeting her face-to-face answered that question right away. Gracie had a quiet beauty that drew people in, and there was a delicate sadness about her that made it hard to look away.
Every moment around Waldo made Gracie sick, but she understood she had to tread carefully around him. With Ethan keeping his distance from her, she could not hope for his protection if anything went wrong.
Only original at galovelsYet, she used to live a pampered life and wasn't used to such a situation. Apart from Hector, no one had ever dared treat her like this before.
If she still had her backing, she would have slapped Waldo by now. Seeing his lecherous eyes made her feel sick "Excuse me, I'm not feeling well. I need to go to the restroom," she said, escaping the place somewhat awkwardly.
Watching her leave, Waldo felt a spark of annoyance but quickly m brushed it aside Beautiful women NO always carried a bit of attitude, and he believed that twould eventually prove his worth to her.
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