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.

speak. Surrounded by men in black,

do

back! I'll delete everything!" she cried. Ethan stared at her,

to Liz, his voice carrying the weight

name?"

so sorry! I'll delete

cold and cutting. "Deleting it is not enough. You'll post a public apology. You'll make it clear the woman in those 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

scrambled for her phone, her hands shaking so badly that she could barely keep a grip. Neville stepped back and watched as Liz pulled out her phone and did as

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soon caught up with Ethan,

to locate Sylvie.

commands, Brenna felt warmth

her faint smile. "You're the one being attrked, and yet you can

"They're just

resting just inches from his. After a brief pause, he reached out and gently hooked his finger around hers. "I

gently took her

what was like to

heart beat faster, a quiet thrum of happiness

a glance at Brenna. Her face remained as calm

didn't seem to resist him holding her