The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Once His Wife, Now His Rival 224

Chapter 224 She Is

Interested In You

Brenna had no idea who sponsored today's outing. But from the exchanged glances and quiet smirks, it was clear she was the only one out of the loop. The realization settled like a weight in her chest.

Fay and Sabine swooped in to escort Isabella away. Fay said with a voice loud enough for everyone to hear, "Don't bother with her. We don't associate with her kind."

All three made no effort to hide their hostility toward Brenna.

Ethan's face darkened, but he said nothing.

At this moment, Brenna turned to Ethan and asked, "Is there something you're not telling me?"

Ethan held her gaze without flinching. "During my trip to Norview, things got complicated. The Hewitts stepped

in to help. I owe them. And the Hewitt family's daughter... She is really hard to deal with."

Though his words were vague, he trusted Brenna to catch the meaning behind them.

Brenna nodded understandingly. "She is interested in you."

Ethan gave a faint smile as a confirmation. "Don't worry. I don't get chosen. I'm the one who chooses. No one can control me."

Brenna's lips curled upward. "I've heard about the Hewitt family before. They're big players in Norview's underworld. But compared to you, they still fall short."

As the yacht pushed into deeper waters, Sabine, Fay, and Isabella tossed bread to circling seagulls, having a great time.

sea breeze curling between them.

She was wrapped in black leather, flanked by a dozen guards clutching

in full tactical gear-helmets, dark visors, and masks that left not

skin visible.

clung to her curves Her crimson

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knew exactly what kind of

others quickly walked over. Ernst shifted closer to Brenna,

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over her figure with blatant interest.

nodded toward the armed entourage. "What are they for? Are you planning to take us all down

few inches, rested a manicured

filled with longing.

revulsion clear. His face

this how you show

need saving. I had the situation under control at that

faze Brenna. Whether her composure was true or

is this?"

fingers with Brenna's. "My

flicked to Ernst,

sister,"

the woman's stare