The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Once His Wife, Now His Rival 230

Chapter 230 Find An Opportunity Later To Kill.....

Brenna could hear the soft murmur of Ethan and the others' conversation through her earpiece, the words clear, but the specifics of their "business" remained unclear. The vague references hinted strongly at something

illegal.

She took out her phone and checked it. Her satellite phone's signal remained strong

Brenna weighed her options and decided to observe the situation for a while. She recognized the challenges of reporting the unlawful business from international waters-response times could be delayed.

And if Jade's people discovered her little tricks, everyone on this yacht would be in danger.

Her eyes surveyed the scene, counting at least thirty armed guards. She wouldn't be able to take them on even with her gun.

Confrontation was not an option.

Brenna took over one side of the grill, and the other three women gathered opposite her.

Sabine was pleased with herself, the enticing smell adding to her sense of satisfaction as she convinced herself she had surpassed Brenna in grilling the food.

She mocked Brenna, "Where's that confidence now? You claimed expertise with cooking the tuna. But you've turned it into trash. Even a roadside vendor could do better than you."

Brenna wore a faint smile, ignoring her.

Seeing that, Sabine let out a snort.

The moment was interrupted as Jade emerged with Ethan and the others. She was walking alongside Ethan, a victorious grin spread across her face.

han, wearing a smile, exchanged words with Jade, even shaking hands with her.

"To a prosperous collaboration!" Jade exclaimed. “And remember, I helped you last time. You owe me a meal

for that."

Ethan

and doubt. Hadn't Jade been talking about some sort c dealings

ly

gaze, Jade misread it, thinking Brenna was jealous. She tightened, her

maintained a calm expression as she turned her focus

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in his chest as he noticed Brenna's

"Why so nervous, Mr. Mitchell? It was

a tight line as he pulled out a tissue and meticulously

faded, replaced by a look of displeasure. “What are you suggesting by

filthy?"

from behind, harsh and

amusement.

avoiding Jade's gaze as he moved to

any heart. Jade's face contorted with

who had been standing near Jade, kept his cold stare fixed on Ethan

joined in at the

their grilled dishes to

of her skewers to

complimenting it after a taste. "Not bad," he

then reached for an uncooked skewer in Brenna's hand. "I'll take over

like he was enjoying the food. Could it

think further, she saw that Ethan had already devoured a

skewer of fish herself, only to spit

tastes terrible,"

at Ethan apologetically. "You didn't have to force yourself