The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 516:

Jayceon turned to Ethan, gratitude in his eyes. “You did this? After what happened earlier, I thought you’d sabotage the celebration.”

Ethan didn’t answer right away. His eyes flicked between Elsa and Brenna, and his jaw clenched. Was Brenna the one behind this? This could become a problem.

“It wasn’t me,” Ethan said through gritted teeth. He was already thinking ahead, considering how to prevent Elsa from confronting Brenna later.

Jayceon blinked in confusion. “It wasn’t you?”

Brenna’s face darkened. She hadn’t expected Braeden to call in her future mother-in-law. While Elsa more than met the standard, this also brought her trouble.

Murmurs swept through the crowd as Elsa strode up to Brenna and gave a sharp, formal salute. “Ms. Harper. Orders received to attend Mrs. Russell’s birthday. Please advise us on performance details.”

Ethan opened his mouth to respond, but the word “Mom” caught in his throat. Elsa’s glare silenced him before he could say anything.

a low profile. Elsa’s military career had placed

guarded that most people didn’t even know the

and Brenna both tensed, sensing the cold, dangerous

they straightened up, suddenly on their

for a moment. Elsa still wore that calm, polite smile, but the fact that she acted like she didn’t know Brenna?

is fine,” Brenna

gaze locked onto Ethan, causing him to fidget uncomfortably. Brenna, shedding any trace of arrogance, watched humbly as Elsa took the stage, no longer concerned with impressing

content now

not destined for the charts, showcased her masterful training, deserving of

fifteen minutes, and Elsa even took a moment to offer

whisked the band away, Brenna leaned toward Ethan, murmuring, “I’m so sorry; I had no idea your

knew his mother would scold him soon. Earlier, he had recognized the pilot, Kenny, who