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?”

humorless laugh, her expression twisted with scorn. “Hear you out? And what exactly are you going to say? I only know that because

folded her arms, eyes narrowing. “Those high-and-mighty folks from Shirie stared at me like I was a trained monkey dragged in for their amusement. And my coworkers? They’ve been talking about me nonstop, saying I bowed and scraped for your girlfriend like she was

said firmly. The

it was Mrs. Russell’s 80th birthday today, and…” He launched into the full story, recounting every detail in the hope it would clear the

still set in a tight line,

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like they were her personal toys. 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

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 and didn’t even get a proper education. She

he faced his parents’ demands. Patience had abandoned him; their insistent, backward views were more than

do that. I won’t be part of this. I am not marrying Audrey. You can let Kenny marry her. My marriage is not something you can use to repay