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.

gaze flicked toward the City Hall, lingering for 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

his jacket pocket and pulled out a small box. Without another word, he took Brenna's hand and slid the

listen to you. However, you have to promise me one thing-never take

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

she slipped the ring off her finger,

held her hand and carefully slid the ring back onto her finger. "Alright, I'll listen to you. I won't associate with Jayceon anymore. But can

think things over.

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it was wiser to

and humiliated her publicly, calling her the other woman. Yet, Jayceon denied being engaged. Ellie even met the woman herself, and he still refused

was one thing Ethan believed,

character.

Jayceon well. He isn't that type of guy. There must

about the matter."

expression darkened. "You are

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. He has been through a lot over the years, and

He has had a few girlfriends, but that's

look into this. I promise I'll make sure he gives Miss Moore a proper explanation and sets things

me be clear-if Jayceon turns out to be the type of person I suspect, and you still choose to be

Ethan agreed with a smile. He felt grateful Brenna was still willing to be his

or questioned her relationship with. him. In this regard, she felt gratitude toward him. He was clearly a man

studio located?" Ethan asked, his voice warm, a gentle smile curving

his lips.