The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 498:

Rosie jumped in before things got worse, helping Vivian to her feet. “Don’t be an idiot. She’s flattened whole gangs without breaking a sweat. Just leave now.” Vivian, well aware of Brenna’s fearsome reputation, bit back her pride and backed down reluctantly, leaving.

Isabella, however, wasn’t done poking the bear. She didn’t dare cross the invisible line into outright aggression, but her words were knives wrapped in silk. “So quick to throw punches, aren’t you? Always the first to lose your cool. It’s fortunate the Barretts kicked you out. Otherwise, they might face a lot of trouble because of you.”

The promise of Jade’s generous rewards still echoed sweetly in Isabella’s mind; a lucrative business deal dangled before her, if only she could rattle Brenna’s cage enough to throw her off her game before the race.

She continued, “With that temper of yours, it’s no wonder you’re friendless. Is this the renowned civility of a member of the Harper family?”

Noticing Brenna’s intense focus on the tablet, Isabella slipped into the seat Rosie had just vacated. A quick glance revealed a wealth of racecourse analytics.

She snatched the device from Brenna’s grasp. “I am talking to you. Are you even listening to me?”

preparations could lead to disastrous mistakes on the track, a service Jade would undoubtedly appreciate. Brenna’s icy glare met Isabella’s as she reached

to her other hand, not letting Brenna get it. Brenna’s fingers clamped around Isabella’s wrist like a steel

in her eyes from the vise-like grip, yet she

it back to me!” Brenna said

the searing pain broke

returned the tablet to Brenna. “You

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her cheeks as she felt

of the tablet’s contents—detailed racecourse analytics that showcased Brenna’s deep grasp of rally mechanics. So, Brenna knew a lot about racing; she had just kept quiet about

Brenna merely Ethan’s

possibly also know how