The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 422:

Jade spread the files across the table—electronics procurements, EV battery contracts, venture capital proposals. Every deal was clean, legal, and lucrative.

Ernst reached for the top folder. A CEO like him would never ignore potential profit, no matter how many orders his company already had.

Even Ethan flipped through some documents with interest. His sharp eyes quickly scanned the pages. Two proposals seemed promising.

Jade masked her satisfaction. She knew Ethan would consider working with her in legal business deals. After all, he owed her for saving him before.

Brenna could hear the soft murmur of Ethan and the others’ conversation through her earpiece, the words clear, but the specifics of their “business” remained unclear. The vague references hinted strongly at something illegal. She took out her phone and checked it. Her satellite phone’s signal remained strong.

Brenna weighed her options and decided to observe the situation for a while. She recognized the challenges of reporting the unlawful business from international waters—response times could be delayed.

if Jade’s people discovered her little tricks, everyone on this

scene, counting at least thirty armed guards. She wouldn’t be able to take them on even with her

not an

the grill, and the other

to her sense of satisfaction as she convinced herself she had surpassed Brenna in grilling the

confidence now? You claimed expertise with cooking the tuna. But you’ve turned it into trash. Even a

a faint smile, ignoring

content

let

moment was interrupted as Jade emerged with Ethan and the others. She was walking alongside Ethan, a victorious grin spread across her face. Ethan, wearing a smile, exchanged words with Jade, even shaking hands

prosperous collaboration!” Jade exclaimed. “And remember, I helped you

course,” Ethan