The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 257 Irresistible

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Tori watched Ellie and Thiago from the window like a hawk, her disapproval evident. In her mind, Thiago fell short compared to Jayceon in every way.

"What does that man even do for a living?" she asked the moment Ellie stepped back inside. The questions came fast and hard. She asked about Thiago's income, his family, his age, and whether he had been married before. With every question, Ellie's frustration grew.

By the time Tori reached the 20th question, something inside Ellie snapped.

On Saturday afternoon, just after six, Brenna and Ethan pulled up at the entrance of a winding mountain road

in the western outskirts of Shirie.

Jade was already there, waiting.

She wore leather from head to toe, the outfit hugging her figure perfectly. The yellow racing stripes on her car were striking. Arms crossed and blood-red lips twisted into a wicked grin, she said, "Took you long enough. I almost thought you were too scared to show up."

With those words, she walked up to Ethan, her hips swaying with every step. "Guess why I picked this place?" she asked, though the question slipped out like a challenge.

Ethan didn't bother looking at her and curtly said, "Race."

This mountain pass was infamous for its sharp turns curled above steep cliffs. The tarmac was smooth and fast, daring anyone to take it head-on.

Hardly anyone came up here. But every street racer in the city knew this road. The moment Jade's invitation came through, its meaning had been clear. Ethan and Brenna had understood Jade's intention when they had seen the location.

"I've prepared something... special," Jade said, her eyes gleaming with cruel delight.

"What could possibly top racing here? Did you plan something lethal?" Brenna said. She kept her gaze locked on Jade, catching the slight flare in her pupils.

She could see through Jade. This wasn't about winning. It was about getting rid of her. Jade wanted to humiliate her, or worse, get her killed.

For a moment, Jade's sneer slipped. She had assumed Brenna was too soft to handle a real race. But that vulnerability was just a mask. This woman had taken down trained men alongside Thiago. She had even killed Viper without blinking.

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violence with that kind of grace? Only

kill the devil dressed

to race with her first. Her crimson lips curved into a challenge, and she sneered, "What's the matter, Miss Harper? Scared of a

"You are trying

race?"

never raced before, right?" Jade trailed her fingers along the roof of her car like it was a

Ethan and muttered, "She's planning my crash. She thinks

you."

Jade. He

exactly are you challenging?" he said to Jade. "Do you want to have a

"Now that's a question worth asking.

little... inventive. I wonder if

was. "I'm not doing

then, three more cars rolled

recognized them at

first, followed by Denis. Then Ernst

passenger seat, wrapped in a cloud of citrus perfume.

of Denis' car.

pleased with herself, draped in designer clothes and glittering jewelry. She had the glow

mood soured the moment her eyes landed on Brenna. Trouble always seemed to tag along whenever they crossed

quick, dismissive glance

waved at Brenna. She had no

She believed her mother must have forced Ernst

made Brenna curious. Where was Sabine?

a mental note to ask Ernst

her hands, her voice cutting through the air. "Perfect

when

That was exactly what he wanted to

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