The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 433:

With the door shut behind them, Ernst let out a heavy sigh. “We are done, Sabine. I think we’re not right for each other.”

He spoke in a firm tone, effortlessly tossing his suit jacket onto the couch. The events earlier had only reinforced his thought that Sabine was unable to get along well with Brenna.

He had finally grasped the worries his mother had expressed earlier. Sabine’s manipulative nature and constant scheming all pointed to one thing—she was after his money.

Sabine felt aggrieved, her eyes welling up with tears. Her dress still bore a noticeable stain, yet Ernst had shown no concern for her on their way back. Now, he was even putting an end to their relationship.

“Why? Just because of what I said to your sister? I thought I was protecting your interests! She took away your shares and pushed you out of the Harper Group. Don’t you resent her for that?”

and confusion, echoed as she asked,

desperation, she gripped Ernst’s

force me out. I was the one who chose to sign that agreement. Why blame her for my decisions? Yesterday, you sided with her enemies and openly plotted against her. If

lip trembling. “I never meant for that to happen. I just couldn’t stand watching her take advantage of you. Let’s not let this cause any more conflict between us. I realize I was wrong. From now on, I’ll make an effort to get along with her.

was unable to find anyone better than Ernst. She was unwilling to let go of him.

controlled only several smaller firms that, while successful, didn’t offer nearly the financial

reminded herself to be patient

was clear Ernst held Brenna in high regard. Sabotaging their relationship would be difficult and would demand a more subtle

go and apologize to

just try to get along with her. Brenna can be very