The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 254 Seeing Jade Again

The Financial Building housed a variety of companies, with a workforce numbered in the thousands. The ground floor was home to an assortment of dining options, while the nearby street, lined with over a dozen office towers, boasted even more eateries. Restaurateurs clamored for space here, drawn by the people working

here's generous salaries and robust spending power.

Brenna and her team were regulars at one particular buffet, and today was no different.

Ethan and Brenna filled their trays, choosing dishes side by side. Positioning herself next to Ethan, Greta picked her food while discreetly observing Ethan's selections.

She couldn't help but notice that his choices lacked any clear pattern. There was no obvious preference in his

varied assortment.

Besides, beneath his seemingly indifferent exterior, there was a thoughtful streak. He even gently asked about

Brenna's preferences.

This unexpected tenderness caused a flutter in Greta's chest.

"Ethan, I have been looking everywhere for you." Jade appeared out of nowhere and smoothly slid into the seat

beside Ethan.

Ethan's frosty gaze flickered with surprise. Jade's tray looked like a carefully arranged painting, each dish placed precisely for visual appeal.

She sank into the chair with effortless grace, her quiet takeover executed without a hint of haste.

across from Ethan. She settled comfortably, showing no

"Apologies, Miss Harper. I trust you don't

seat?"

sit wherever you want," Brenna replied, her voice as cold as the winter

Who was this presumptuous intruder? This woman didn't look like a good

seat belongs to Brenna." Greta's composure

silence heavy with unspoken agreement.

mockingly. "The grown-ups are talking. You shouldn't interfere."

slamming her tray down and reaching out to yank Jade

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Seeing Jade

to stop her and said, "It's just a seat.

laughter rang out like a victory bell. She deliberately moved her chair closer

almost touched

into indifference. "Last

behind bars," he said coolly, slicing into

frustration. But she recognized

be someone with

casually. "My father had leverage-a spy inside the military. They worked out an exchange, and I got

Ethan hadn't expected the Ward family's influence to stretch

I were you, I would tread carefully from now on.

edge of a blade. "You still owe me

with tension as the trio exchanged verbal

Military spies, prison escapes-this wasn't some petty workplace spat but