The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Once His Wife, Now His Rival 236

Chapter 236 Rosie Causing Trouble Again

Brenna quietly nodded, skillfully removing the hidden earpiece and holding it in her hand. She knew the military would eventually find it, so it was better to surrender it willingly than risk being accused of hiding it.

Her judgment proved wise.

After a night of grueling interrogation at a Shirie military base, Brenna and the others were released by noon

the next day.

It was only upon her release that Brenna discovered the truth behind the operation. The guards protecting her had tipped off the authorities, knowing they couldn't afford to lose her, a crucial asset in fighter jet design.

The military, though unable to gather concrete evidence of Jade's plan to harm Brenna, decided it was safer to be cautious and arranged for a secure escort to take Brenna back to her home.

Each individual was transported back to their respective homes. Ernst and Sabine, having lived together, both

returned to Ernst's apartment.

With the door shut behind them, Ernst let out a heavy sigh. "We are done, Sabine.

I think we're not right for

each other."

effortlessly tossing his suit jacket onto the couch. The events earlier had only reinforced his thought that Sabine was unable

the worries his mother had expressed earlier. Sabine's manipulative nature

had shown no concern for her on their way back. Now,

of what I said to your sister? I thought I was protecting your interests! She took away your shares and pushed you out of the Harper Group. Don't you resent

and confusion, echoed as she asked, "What

desperation, she gripped Ernst's

expression was one of annoyance. "You know exactly why. Haven't I explained before? I gave Bren: those shares willingly, and she didn't force me out. I was the one who chose to sign that agreement. Wh blame her for my decisions? Yesterday, you sided with her enemies and openly plotted against her. If we got married, you would spend your

paused, her lip trembling. "I... I never meant for that to happen. I just couldn't stand watching her take advantage of you.

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effort to get along with her. I will even apologize to her if you want

was painfully aware that losing Ernst would also mean losing a lifestyle that most could only dream of. Coming

better than Ernst. She was unwilling

of him.

to help Ernst regain his rightful place and shares in the

from the Harper Group, Ernst controlled only several smaller firms that,

herself to be patient and strategic in her

Ernst held Brenna in high

and would demand a more subtle

to Brenna today,"

"Please, just try to get along with her. Brenna can