The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Once His Wife, Now His Rival 231

Chapter 231 Did You Really Expect Me To Just Let Th...

Jade's gaze sharpened as she observed the cozy interaction between Ethan and Brenna, feeling a twinge of discomfort with every affectionate look they

exchanged

She walked confidently to Ethan's side, positioning herself firmly next to him. Her move made it clear she was competing for his attention, challenging Brenna without a word.

"Ethan," Jade said sweetly, an unusual tone in her voice. "Would you show me how to do that? I'm eager to pick up some of your grilling techniques."

At the ingredient station, Denis and Viper grouped together just as Isabella joined Denis, pushing her skewers toward him with hopeful eyes.

Denis sampled her skewers and offered a brief nod, saying, "Not bad."

Isabella turned to Brenna with a smirk and said, "Looks like I've got the upper hand in cooking! You're not as perfect as you think, Brenna."

As Jade neared the grill, Sabine and Fay swiftly walked over to her, offering their skewers with sweet smiles. "Miss Hewitt," they said. "We made these just for you. Please, have a taste."

Jade was caught in an awkward moment. She paused with her skewer mid-air as Ethan remained silent, ignoring her.

The interruption from Sabine and Fay gave Jade the perfect diversion from her embarrassing moment.

composure, she took their skewers, sampled them, and

a lot at company events," she said with pride. "Just let us know if you'd like more, Miss Hewitt." Jade responded with a slight nod, her eyes darting meaningfully towards Brenna.

available, they purposely gathered around the one Ethan and

proudly displayed her skewer to Ethan. "Check

a deliberate response. As she maneuvered, the skewer,

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air. "You clumsy idiot!"

seemed unaffected and offered Brenna a skewer. "Try this," he said, his tone hinting at a silent understanding

out of the

scene unfold, Ethan waved his skewer intentionally near the cle

her dress stained, complaining, "I didn't bring extra clothes!" Her initial joy

flames, his attention stolen by Brenna and Ethan's cozy moment nearby. The duo was all smiles,

did you have to interfere like that?" Ernst's frustration erupted, determined not to interfere with Brenna's happiness. "Does Miss Hewitt

gaze hardened, growing cold. "I can't understand why you keep provoking Brenna. If you still want to be with me, you need to

she ruined my dress!" she exclaimed, her

with no choice, Sabine scrubbed desperately at the stains, but they clung to the fabric, refusing to budge. Sabine glanced at Jade, hoping for

foolish to Jade, failing at such a simple plan. Humiliated, Sabine faced Brenna and, with a dramatic sweep of her

bitterly, "This is what you deserve, bitch." Her

quickly sprang into action, pulling Brenna out of the way of the oncoming mess. His arm wrapped around her in a protective