The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 465:

Jade’s laughter rang out like a victory bell. She deliberately moved her chair closer to Ethan until their arms almost touched.

Ethan’s initial surprise froze into indifference. “Last I checked, you were supposed to be behind bars,” he said coolly, slicing into his steak.

Greta sank into her seat, simmering with frustration. But she realized that anyone who knew Ethan like this must be someone with real power.

Jade twirled her fork casually. “My father had leverage—a spy inside the military. They arranged an exchange, and I got out of jail,” she said as casually as if discussing the weather.

Even Ethan hadn’t expected the Ward family’s influence to be so extensive. Brenna looked indifferent as she said, “How fortunate. Though if I were you, I would tread carefully from now on. Your father’s leverage might not last forever.”

Ethan added, “Next time, they might not be so lenient.”

smile sharpened like the edge of a blade. “You still owe me a favor, Ethan. I can’t

with tension as

spies, prison escapes—this was no petty workplace spat but a dangerous

I almost forgot to tell you. I have purchased office space in the

sarcastically, “How lovely. Has the Ward family shifted from trafficking

stiffened, stunned. She felt she had overheard something she shouldn’t. She stared hard at her plate, silently wishing she had chosen the far end of the table instead

out again. “The Wards only handle legitimate business. It seems you have been

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in a low voice, “Those

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compete with the Mitchell Group on that. Besides, even if you got those projects, your company doesn’t have the capacity to

anger. “Then tell me,” she said, “how exactly do you plan to repay me? Are you considering an alternative form of payment?” A sudden laugh escaped her