The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 489:

Ethan stared at her, unblinking. After two seconds, he turned to leave. Just then, Neville stepped forward and spoke to Liz, his voice carrying the weight of authority. “What’s your name?”

“L-Liz Ruiz,” Liz stammered. “I am so sorry! I’ll delete the post right away!”

Neville’s gaze remained cold and cutting. “Deleting it is not enough. You’ll post a public apology. You’ll make it clear the woman in those photos isn’t Miss Harper but someone who looks a lot like Miss Harper from the back.”

Liz nodded quickly. “Y-Yes! Of course! I’ll delete everything and post an apology! Just please, don’t hurt me! My family… We don’t have much money. My parents gave up everything so I could study here. I only agreed to do things for Sylvie for money. She gave me ten thousand. I swear, I’ll give the money back to her now!”

Without further ado, she scrambled for her phone, her hands shaking so badly that she could barely keep a grip.

Neville stepped back and watched as Liz pulled out her phone and did as he ordered.

Liz typed out the apology, Neville guided her word

to leave and soon caught up with Ethan, who was already on the phone, instructing

his commands, Brenna felt warmth

smile. “You’re the one being attacked, and yet

just words. They can’t

her hand, resting just inches from his. After a brief pause, he

Her hand was so soft. So, this

beat faster, a quiet thrum of happiness

glance at Brenna. Her face remained

to resist him holding her

distance, careful not to intrude. Still, some couldn’t hide their amusement. Watching their usually cold boss turn timid over holding his girlfriend’s

they stepped out of the university gates, Ethan’s team reported in. They had found out where Sylvie was. She was supposedly meeting with reporters in a park to share some

wandered with strollers. Dogs tugged