The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 268 Sylvie Has Been Caught

The girl looked up and locked eyes with a face so striking it seemed carved by divine hands. Ethan's features could outshine any of the so-called heartthrobs at Shirie University, putting even the most celebrated

handsome guys on campus to shame.

She froze, caught off guard by how unreal he looked.

Ethan snapped at her in a cold tone, "Speak!"

His voice hit like a slap. The girl flinched. When she met his gaze again, the icy rage in his eyes made her look

away at once.

Her eyes darted around the room, wide with panic. The men in suits formed a tight ring around her, their hard stares prickling her skin.

"It was Sylvie Higgins! We went to undergrad together. She gave me ten grand to post those photos on the forum!" the girl, Liz Ruiz, finally admitted.

Then, her gaze landed on Brenna. She recognized her in an instant.

She thought Brenna was a lot more beautiful in person than in the photos.

Brenna said nothing. Her eyes, cold and unflinching, locked on Liz. That look alone made Liz's knees give out.

shaken to speak. Surrounded by men

do her

everything!" she cried. Ethan stared at her, unblinking. After

spoke to Liz, his voice carrying the weight of authority.

name?"

Liz stammered. "I am so sorry!

photos isn't Miss Harper but someone who looks a lot like Miss Harper from the back." Liz nodded quickly. "Y-Yes! Of course! I'll delete everything and post an apology! Just please, don't hurt me! My family... We don't have much money. My parents gave up everything so I could study here. I only agreed to do things for Sylvie for money. She gave me ten thousand. I swear, I'll give the money back to her

shaking so badly that she could barely keep a grip. Neville stepped back and watched as

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Liz typed out the apology, Neville guided her word by word, making

turned to leave and soon caught up with Ethan, who was already

to locate Sylvie.

warmth in her heart. "Thank

faint smile. "You're the one being attrked,

expression didn't change. "They're just words. They can't hurt

down at her hand, resting just inches from his. After a brief pause, he reached out and gently hooked his finger around hers. "I won't

away, he gently took her whole hand in his. Her hand

was like

thrum of happiness building in his

Brenna. Her face

she didn't seem to resist him holding