The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 520:

“Well, Mr. Mitchell,” Emmett said, his voice thick with sarcasm. “So you’ve got the guts to parade your mother around like a stage act for that little girlfriend of yours? Feeling high and mighty now that you’ve made something of yourself, huh? Think that gives you the right to disrespect your parents?”

Elsa’s eyes narrowed like a blade as she locked her gaze on Ethan. Her lips were drawn into a taut line, her silence sharper than any words. Desperate to defuse the situation, Ethan said, “Please, let me explain.” But Emmett, a man who prided himself on discipline and results, bristled at Ethan’s defensive tone. His face contorted with anger as he snapped, “Explain what? The deed is done, Ethan! It’s a fact. No amount of talking will change what you’ve already done!”

His glare intensified, a silent testament to his disappointment in Ethan’s decision to prioritize Brenna over him and Elsa. With a finality that chilled the room even further, he declared, “Let me be clear—I do not, and will not, approve of your marriage to that Harper girl!”

His voice boomed, brooking no argument.

Ethan whirled around to face Elsa, his voice laden with frustration. “Mom, can’t you at least hear me out?”

you going to say? I only know that because of your little girlfriend, I had to stand up there

from Shirie stared at me like I was a trained monkey dragged in for their amusement.

you think,” Ethan said firmly. The weight of the misunderstanding pressed heavily on

glanced between his parents, then continued, “Mom, Dad, it was Mrs. Russell’s 80th birthday today, and…”

Elsa’s lips were still set in a tight line, and Emmett’s scowl only deepened, his disappointment carving deep lines into his stern

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Does she even understand what the military stands for? A woman like that has no place in our family. I’ve made myself clear; I won’t allow you two to get

family is so keen on upholding the marriage agreement, then so be it. It was Ableson Harper who saved your father, hence it’s his daughter Audrey you should marry. Audrey, I must admit, comes across as far more sensible and considerate than Brenna. Brenna grew up outside of the Harper family

the warmth draining as he faced his parents’ demands. Patience had abandoned him;

old debt, surely you can let my brother do that. I won’t be part of this. I am