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.

a polite

faintly recognized the woman, knowing her name was Lilith Richardson. She understood now that her future mother-in-law disliked her; despite knowing

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 her level. And to top it off, she’s just as beautiful as you,

deeply, and even her eyes showed signs of strain. She stared at Ernst as he continuously smiled at the young woman, indicating he might have

said, “Ernst heard everything you said just now. Look at how he’s laughing and talking with Lilith. Perhaps he has seen your true colors and decided to break up with

in together. He promised he would never betray me. I

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hurried out of the house and quickly made her

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

him and quickly said, “Ernst, please listen. I didn’t mean what I said earlier. I didn’t want to drive your sister away. I just thought she was overstepping by pushing you out of the Harper Group. I wanted her to apologize,

heard a single word