The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 396:

Ethan said to Viper directly, “You should consider what I’ve suggested. Remember, you have a shipment stuck at customs. And I’m aware that its origins are not exactly above board.”

Viper stood his ground. “You needn’t worry about my affairs. Better to concentrate on your own shipment instead.”

Sabine’s temper flared as she yelled at Brenna, “Are you playing games with me? Aren’t you afraid I’ll go straight to Ernst and tell him everything?”

Brenna dismissed her concerns without fuss, saying, “First off, you’re not yet part of the Harper family. Our family issues don’t concern you. Secondly, how can you be so certain Ernst will marry you? Ernst is remarkable, and plenty of women are drawn to him, even those who come from backgrounds that match his perfectly.”

She raised an eyebrow and walked to the window to look at the courtyard below.

Sabine rushed to join her and was shocked by the sight. A stunningly beautiful woman was being introduced to Ernst by Giselle.

girl with a polite smile,

She understood now that her future mother-in-law disliked her; despite knowing about her relationship with Ernst, she was still introducing him to

think you measure up to Lilith? Her parents hold powerful positions, and she’s enrolled at one of the top universities. Her social status is far higher than yours. You could work your entire life and still fall short of

and even her eyes showed signs of strain. She stared at Ernst as he continuously smiled

heard everything you said just now. Look at how he’s laughing and talking with Lilith. Perhaps he

“That’s not possible! We’ve already moved in together. He promised he would never betray me. I will

𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 gⲁ𝗅⁚𝗇𝗈⁚ν𝖊⁚𝗅𝘀⁚ⅽ⁚𝗈⁚𝗆

out of the house and quickly

about her preferences between barbecue and fruit platters with a smile, his demeanor

away. I just thought she

hadn’t heard a single word of