The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 517:

Barton Russell, Jayceon’s father, quickly assessed the situation. While Brenna might be negotiable, crossing Ethan and the Harper family was a losing game.

Swiftly, Elsa reprimanded Tina with a sharp slap. “A bet is a bet. The Russells won’t risk Mr. Mitchell’s wrath over your ego!”

Tina’s eyes welled with tears, and even Amy could only relent seeing her son’s fury, nudging Tina forward.

The crowd parted, creating a space for Tina’s humiliating crawl.

Tina had no choice but to comply. She crawled and barked like a dog three times. A stifled chuckle from the crowd was quickly silenced by the Russells’ collective glare.

Jayceon’s expression darkened. Ethan, his lifelong friend, had publicly shredded the Russell family’s pride. How could he face his family now? Grasping for a diversion, he announced stiffly, “Lunch is ready. Let’s go eat.” The guests eagerly dispersed to the garden, avoiding any mention of the spectacle.

Tina, devastated, fled upstairs, crying.

quiet corner, Isabella and Jade discussed the drama in hushed whispers. Jayceon pulled Ethan

Brenna, who stood alone now. “Do you

might not have recognized Ethan’s mother, Rosie had deeper connections to the

her gaze coolly.

had assumed Ethan hadn’t introduced Brenna

shot back,

noticed Zoe Russell, Davin’s young daughter, stealing curious

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a stunning crystal ball. Patrick approached her. “Hi, can

roughly Patrick’s age, smiled. “Sure! I’m Zoe Russell.

ball is really pretty. Can I take

shimmering crystal ball to Patrick. At that moment, a servant carrying a tray of drinks brushed by, inadvertently knocking Patrick’s arm. The ball slipped from his