The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 6

Chapter 6 We Were Only Trying To Help

Vivian stood frozen, confusion flashing across her face. Wasn't Ethan supposed to be in a high-level meeting at

the Mitchell Group now?

A chill ran through her as she met Ethan's cold, indifferent eyes. It was as if she had been plunged into freezing

water.

His aura was so commanding that she instinctively lowered her eyes, unable to hold his stare.

From what she knew, Ethan was not just a successful entrepreneur-he was also one of the most powerful figures in Shirie. As the CEO of the Mitchell Group, a multibillion-dollar empire with thousands of subsidiaries, his power was unmatched. Handsome, unmarried, and rich, he was the kind of man socialites dreamed of meeting. A mere conversation with him was considered an honor.

Just then, a twisted sense of excitement coursed through Vivian. Ethan was touching her-holding her wrist. Even if he was engaged to her best friend, she couldn't bring herself to care about that.

But the moment she noticed the growing coldness in Ethan's expression, her fleeting fantasy shattered.

She forced herself to think logically. Ethan's presence here wasn't unusual-this was a high-end establishment, after all-but what was strange was that he had intervened in this matter.

Could it be that Ethan had taken a liking to Brenna? Maybe that was why he had stepped in to help her.

Vivian was confused. No matter how she looked at the matter, it didn't make sense.

She looked away with unease and tried to free herself of Ethan's grasp. "Mr. Mitchell, you're hurting me..."

what Rosie had told her, Ethan was a reserved, aloof man-but he was a kind man. The Mitchell Group donated billions to charity every year, and Ethan himself was known for his philanthropic work. Seeing someone bullied must have compelled

said, "Mr. Mitchell, I think there's been a misunderstanding. We were just joking with this lady. All we meant

doorway, Rosie held her breath. She could not be caught. If Ethan found out she was behind this, it

too great.

released Vivian's wrist. Without a word, he pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and meticulously wiped

crossing her face. But she quickly forced a polite smile and

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We Were Only Trying

see, this woman-she's dressed in cheap clothes, barely worth two hundred dollars, yet she waltzed in here like she belonged. She knew she couldn't afford to dine in a place like this, but she still ordered an entire table of food. She

only stepped in because we couldn't just stand by.

to cover the debt. Honestly, with her

what, ten years to pay

arms crossed. "So let me get this

polish your shoes-was

Mr. Mitchell, we were only trying to help. If she can't pay, we're willing to cover her bill. All she has to do is work as a maid in our homes to

could see that Brenna, despite being accused, showed no trace of unease. Though her clothes were simple, there was something about her that

her attention to the waitress, who had been trying to

arrived.

leaving or that I was ready to pay. So why did you ask me to settle

expected to be thrown into the spotlight like this. She couldn't afford to offend so many important people

around and pointed toward the doorway. "It