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.

corner, Isabella and Jade discussed the drama in

stood alone now. “Do you even realize who

most guests might not have recognized Ethan’s mother, Rosie had deeper connections to the Mitchell family

her

had assumed Ethan hadn’t introduced Brenna to his parents.

need you to tell me that,” Brenna shot back, casting a sidelong glance before leading

Russell, Davin’s young daughter, stealing curious glances their

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too, kept looking

lunch, Zoe played in the yard, clutching a stunning crystal ball. Patrick approached her. “Hi, can I play with you?” he

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

call me Patrick. Your crystal ball is really pretty. Can I take a look?”

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