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.

stiffened, unsure if Luther was trying to probe his decision not

both the Harper family and the Harper Group—a company whose power extended throughout the

said, moving his queen forward. “She

He believed Ethan clearly knew what he wanted to

Brenna after only a

grew up believing she’d be your

agreement, I never embraced the idea of marrying her. I view such agreements as outdated relics. Even before I met Brenna, I had resolved not to honor the arrangement. Moreover, my elder brother remains unmarried; he is also

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almost thoughtful.

knew Brenna was the one

was not the type to cling to outdated traditions or arrange a marriage out of pity for Rosie. He kept an open mind, prioritizing