The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 122

Chapter 122 I'll Give You

A Chance

Brenna stared at Ethan, utterly speechless. He stood there seriously, seemingly oblivious to how abrupt his actions were. He clearly saw no issue in his behavior and believed he was just being kind in his own way.

Ethan had already stepped out of the car and circled around to open the door for her. "Come on out," he said.

Brenna remained seated, leveling him with a steady gaze. "Did it ever occur to you to ask for my opinion?" she

asked.

Leaning against the car, Ethan rested one hand on the roof and bent down, his expression utterly sincere as he replied, "I think you should want to marry me. I am devoted and serious about a relationship. Plus, I know how to make money- more than enough to give it all to you. My heart belongs to you completely and unconditionally. That should be enough to satisfy you, right?"

"You are certainly full of yourself," Brenna shot back bluntly. "Does this mean you will listen to me from now

on?"

"Of course," Ethan said after a moment's thought, nodding sincerely. "I'm ready and willing to listen to you."

Relief flickered across Brenna's face. At least he wasn't the controlling type and wouldn't force her to do

anything.

"In that case, take me back to my studio. I have things to take care of there," Brenna said.

a beat before he turned back to her. "If you don't want to get married to me today, that's fine. I meant every word I said, and I'll stand by them. I respect your decision and won't force you," he

the car door with a soft click, then returned to the driver's seat. As he settled in, he reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a small box. Without another

"I'll listen to you. However, you have to promise me one thing-never take this ring

a steady gaze before saying bluntly, "I don't like Jayceon. You shouldn't associate with him anymore. Otherwise, I

her finger,

"Alright, I'll listen to you.

and think things

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to observe for

family. His fiancée confronted Ellie and humiliated her publicly, calling her the other woman. Yet, Jayceon denied being engaged. Ellie even met the woman herself, and he

their school days. If there was one

character.

isn't that type of guy. There

about the matter."

"You are

in a serious tone, "I'm not blindly defending him. I just happen to know what he is really like. Jayceon isn't someone who would let his family control him.

never been engaged or mat He

to look into this. I promise I'll make

before nodding. "Alright, I'll give you a chance. But let me be clear-if Jayceon turns out to be the type of person I suspect, and you still choose to be friends with him,

grateful Brenna was still willing to

him. In this regard, she felt gratitude toward him. He was clearly a man of his word, willing to trust her implicitly and respect

located?" Ethan asked,

his lips.