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 responded

curiosity and doubt. Hadn't Jade been talking about some sort c dealings earlier? Why

ly

thinking Brenna was jealous. She tightened, her hold on Ethan's hand with a smug smile, intending to

expression as she

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in his chest as he noticed Brenna's reaction and immediately

let out a laugh and teased, "Why so nervous,

into a tight line as he pulled out a

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

filthy?"

and mocking, while Ernst was struggling

amusement.

the tissue aside, avoiding Jade's gaze as he moved to Brenna's side and asked gently, "Is it

gaze could melt any heart. Jade's face contorted with a mix of rage and jealousy as she observed their

near Jade, kept his

the grill, ready to help with

served their grilled dishes to their

offered one of her skewers to Ethan, asking, "Care to

accepted it eagerly, complimenting it after a taste.

reached for an uncooked skewer in Brenna's hand. "I'll take over the grilling," he

and Ethan didn't look like he was

saw that Ethan had already devoured a whole skewer of

Brenna sampled another skewer of fish

tastes terrible," she

"You didn't have to force yourself to eat