The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 450:

But she refused to just give up. She had loved Ethan for countless years and had always tried to please him. Why should Brenna, who had done nothing, receive the love that was rightfully hers?

In the afternoon, Ethan settled into his seat across from Luther for a game of chess.

With each move, Luther’s experienced hands guided a knight into position, showcasing decades of strategic expertise. The game remained evenly matched, with neither the seasoned businessman nor the family patriarch able to claim the upper hand.

“While we play, Ethan, reflect on your past with Rosie,” Luther said, eyes fixed on the chessboard. “She might be headstrong, but deep down, her intentions are pure.”

Luther had arranged the chess match not just for the game, but to engage in a private conversation with Ethan.

to probe

Harper Group—a company whose power extended throughout

his queen forward. “She has always been like a

as he noticed Ethan’s careful attempt to dodge the true issue. He believed Ethan clearly knew what

couldn’t grasp why Ethan would want to marry Brenna after only a few meetings, ignoring his years of close friendship with

from your relationship, Ethan,” Luther said. “She grew up believing she’d be

I never embraced the idea of marrying her. I view such agreements as outdated relics. Even before I

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response was quiet, almost thoughtful.

“From the moment we first met, I knew Brenna was

marriage out of pity for Rosie. He kept an open mind, prioritizing