The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 174

Chapter 174 Can't We Just

Move On From This

Shepard swallowed his frustration, gave Ethan a curt nod, and strode out of the CEO's office.

Outside, the secretaries in the adjacent office quickly retreated to their desks and refocused on their work, avoiding any sign of curiosity. Only a younger secretary couldn't hide her concern. She was Sabine.

Her phone streamed Brenna's internal live broadcast. On the screen, Brenna remained composed, her graceful demeanor unshaken by the earlier confrontation. She continued explaining a car model component as if nothing had transpired.

Sabine wasn't truly watching the live broadcast. Instead, she strained to pick up any sounds from inside the CEO's office.

But the thick walls and closed door left her with nothing. She was particularly worried about a possible confrontation between Ethan and Ernst.

She made her way to the pantry, brewed two cups of coffee, and set off toward the office, using the delivery as an excuse to check the situation inside.

In the office, Ernst leaned back in his chair, irritation flickering in his gaze as he regarded Ethan. "Are you here to confront me, too?" he asked.

Ethan pulled out a chair and sat down across from him. He could see Ernst was already on edge, ulwiming to discuss what had happened in the auditorium. Still, he needed to understand why Ernst had acted the way he had.

"I'm not here to confront you," Ethan said evenly. "I just want to know the reason you did that. Brenna is your sister. Even if the child is hers, calling her out in public like that was unnecessary. You could have spoken to her in private about the matter. What you did isn't like you, Ernst."

claim you're not confronting me,

was overwhelmed with questions about why Rosie had lied to him. Did she

answers. But he had been unable to reach her by phone.

to Ethan, "I get it-you're trying to defend Brenna, keep her from facing humiliation. I'll claim responsibility for what happened today. The handover will be completed soon, and I'll

that Ernst was still harboring anger toward him. "Let's focus on what's important. Did

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narrowed as he studied Ethan. "Are you planning to retaliate against

behind the matter. He asked, "Did Rosie also call you? Was it Rosie

immediately. Instead, he scrutinized Ethan, well aware of how fiercely he

happened to Brenna earlier, there was no doubt

Ethan, Ernst believed he

has forfeited her shares. Now, after the car accident, she's lying in a hospital bed, badly injured. Do you really need to add to her misery? Brenna only faced some minor grievances-nothing serious. In fact, all this attention has only boosted her

looked at Ethan, irritated as he noted how fiercely Ethan was defending

continued. "Brenna hasn't lost anything. You're not seriously considering going after Rosie, are you? Seeking revenge over this? Rosie has known you since

cruel

who can't tell right from wrong. So, just because someone's scheme failed, we should not hold them responsible and just let them off the hook? You should see the flaws in