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.

if Luther was trying to probe his decision

position in both the Harper family and the Harper Group—a company whose power extended throughout the country—Ethan chose

is like family to me,” Ethan said, moving his queen forward.

Ethan clearly knew what he wanted to ask—Rosie had grown

why Ethan would want to marry Brenna after only a few meetings,

Rosie expects more from your relationship, Ethan,” Luther said. “She grew up believing she’d be your bride, given our families’ agreement. Why haven’t you considered

a sister to me. Despite being aware of the familial 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 I view such agreements as outdated relics.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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quiet, almost thoughtful. “You are

the moment we first met, I knew Brenna was the one for

the type to cling to outdated traditions or arrange a marriage out