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."

course," Ethan responded

with a blend of curiosity and doubt. Hadn't Jade been talking about some sort c dealings earlier? Why had Ethan agreed to

ly

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

maintained a calm expression as she

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as he noticed Brenna's reaction and

and teased, "Why so nervous, Mr.

lips thinned into a tight line as he pulled out

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

filthy?"

laughter rang out from behind, harsh and

amusement.

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

any heart. Jade's face contorted with a mix of rage and jealousy as she

been standing near Jade, kept

at the

playfully served their grilled dishes to their boyfriends, their faces lit with

her

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

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

any of the skewers herself, and Ethan didn't look like he was enjoying the food. Could it be that Ethan was just being polite by

that Ethan had already devoured a

fish herself, only

tastes terrible," she

at Ethan apologetically. "You didn't have