The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Once His Wife, Now His Rival 232

Chapter 232 Stóp Questioning Her

Jade's nails dug into her palms as Ethan's address of Brenna as "my woman" slipped through the air with deliberate provocations. Every endearment between them landed like a slap against her very public affections.

Was this his way of refusing her?

Jade's gaze turned to Brenna, sharp as daggers. The intent behind her narrowed eyes was unmistakable. She wanted her gone.

A subtle flick of Jade's eyes sent Viper drifting closer. He caught the murderous implication at once. Her order was clear. However, with Ethan and Ernst near Brenna, any move would have to wait. He needed to take action when Brenna was alone.

Brenna was oblivious to the coiled threat and only had her mind on Braeden's promise. Were his people sent to protect her close? If not, had they done something else to protect her safety?

Her thoughts shattered as Jayceon appeared across the grill, with Fay clinging to his arm.

Brenna couldn't help noticing Jayceon's skill at the grill. His movements were smooth and precise. Also, the skewers came off perfectly cooked and seasoned just right. It was obvious he had done this plenty of times before, probably alongside Ethan and Ernst.

However, there was something Brenna couldn't understand. Why flaunt Fay when everyone knew he was supposedly courting Ellie?

Before Brenna could say anything, Jayceon said, "Ellie has been ghosting me. Even Patrick is keeping his distance. Any idea why?"

The meaning in his words was not so subtle. He must be scared his playboy habits had reached Ellie's ears. He wanted to know if Brenna had told Ellie anything about it.

by your side now, Mr. Russell. How could

on cue, Fay pursed her lips and tightened her grip on Jayceon's arm. "Jayceon, I'm right here. How could you ask about another woman? Am I

display turned Brenna's

cast a brief glance at Brenna, then leveled a cold warning stare at Jayceon. Brenna was his woman. any disrespect toward

in his gaze

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behind his eyes. He had long suspected Brenna

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Ellie, and that was why Ellie had refused to get

to ask Brenna about the matter

tugged insistently at Jayceon's arm, demanding

full well that she wasn't his first choice. She was only here

been to invite Ellie and Patrick. But after

amount of sweet-talking could sway Ellie's

was why Jayceon

Jayceon reined in his temper. "Miss Harper, my feelings for Ellie are real. I'd appreciate it if you stopped turning her against me. Your words have caused misunderstandings between us." Brenna saw straight through it. His calm facade couldn't hide the anger simmering beneath the surface. She

said, "Stop pretending you care about Ellie. You don't bring a side piece to an important gathering if you're serious about her. Do you even realize what