The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 116

Chapter 116 Mitchell Family Proposes Marriage

Brenna stepped into her bedroom, slung her backpack onto the desk, and fished out her phone to check her

messages. A

new friend request popped up on the screen. Curious, she tapped it open and saw it was from Ethan. She ignored it without a second thought.

Just then, rhythmic knocks echoed against her door.

Brenna glanced up to see Giselle standing in the doorway, a warm smile on her face. She was holding a sleek beige backpack that was effortlessly stylish.

Brenna set her phone aside and returned the smile. "Mom," she said.

Giselle stepped inside, placed the backpack on the desk, and said, "I've noticed you like carrying backpacks. A few days ago, I was in Blamore and saw this one. It's simple and stylish, and I thought it would suit you. perfectly. So, I bought it for you. I hope you like it."

The backpack was stylish yet simple, with just one additional pocket for putting a phone. Brenna unzipped it to peek inside, it was surprisingly spacious, ideal for carrying her laptop.

Brenna had always known that Giselle had great taste and would never buy anything that didn't meet her high

standards.

"I love it," Brenna said, reaching for her mother's hand and guiding her to sit beside her. "Mom, is there something you wanted to talk about?”

one to be overly talkative, especially not with the Harper family. Her parents loved her deeply, but there was

disconnection.

remained

She said, "Earlier, Ethan's father called your dad. They talked about the idea of our families coming together through an arranged marriage They

She was certain it was Ethan's idea. After their argument earlier today, they had broken up for good Ethan had failed to earn her forgiveness, so he had resorted to involving their families It felt like a petty act of revenge to her, a way for him to settle the score by involving the elders. Brenna couldn't make sense of Ethan's behavior. How could a

Ethan," Brenna replied flatly. She couldn't help but wonder what Giselle and Shepard thought

There shot of reports in any only agreement. "If you don't want this that's perfectly fine Your father and don't ned

ongway

she wild

her chest Even though she felt unable to get does to her mother, she genuinely appreciated

pause, Giselle continued, "Then I'll have your father forn the

go to Ableson After all, it was Ableson who

gave a small rod and said, "Thanks, Mom Honestly, I thought

sake before"

not The Harper family doesn't need to trade a daughter to advance our business The Mitchell family has taken a mudden interest in you Before you came back, they never breathed a word of this matter. But now, just days after your return, they are bringing it up and offering a billion

had been left

Her eyebrows shot up in disbelief she couldn't help but think that Brenna was

then, a smile slowly crept onto her face. This could work out perfectly. With Brenna rejecting the she could step in

thought struck her. Would her

Ethan?

agreed, then surely Ethan wouldn't turn her

filled her with a surge of excitement. She thought she