The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 240 I Want Something Even More...

Ethan's office, located on the ninety-ninth floor of the Mitchell Group, featured large windows that stretched from floor to ceiling, offering an expansive view of Shirie. During long, demanding workdays, the skyline provided a much-needed breath of fresh air, while at night, the sparkling lights brought a sense of calm.

The office was designed with transparent glass walls on two sides, offering an unobstructed view that invited endless enjoyment of the scenery.

Brenna, taking in the scene, saying, "This office is truly stunning."

Ethan approached her at the window, suggesting, "You can move your staff here and work in my office if you want."

A gentle smile played on Brenna's lips. "I already oversee more than 70 people across my two studios. I just took a glimpse at the secretarial area; it's crowded. With so many employees here, I'd only add to the congestion."

Ethan nodded in understanding before responding, "We manage two hundred subsidiaries worldwide, which translates into a mountain of paperwork. That's why there are so many employees here."

While they were eating, Ethan's mobile phone rang. A glance at the caller ID caused his brow to furrow. He then stepped aside to the window to take the call.

As Brenna ate leisurely, she couldn't help but think that personal calls to Ethan usually indicated important

matters.

Still, she held back her curiosity and didn't question Ethan about the caller's identity when he ended the call.

But Ethan took the initiative to explain, "That was Jade's father. He's offering a large sum for her safe return."

the Ward family intercepted my shipment at Norview. Our talks broke down, and then, they

Brenna's face. "Keep your

known that they'll abandon anyone when they're in danger.

a dark secret for them to even think about saving

all too well of the Ward family's ruthless chase for influence and profit. He looked intently

with the

Brenna replied, her eyes cold. "I have crossed paths with them in the past. Their leader,

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Edward's prosthetic arm, its movements so life-like that at first glance, it was indistinguishable from

it was a deadly array of weapons. Daggers, firearms, poison darts, lasers, and electrified currents were all embedded in the fingers.

its user, and trigger countermeasures through neural signals.

aback to learn that Brenna was the mind

voice wavered as memories of their harrowing encounter

then asked impulsively,

the room. Seeing Ethan show such rare concern,