The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 521:

“Utter nonsense! You ungrateful brat!” Emmett exploded, hurling a shoe at Ethan, his anger manifesting physically. “Look at you, all grown and defiant. You don’t respect us anymore, do you?”

Elsa’s voice pitched higher with frustration. “Just look at him! Once so courteous and obedient. He has changed since Brenna came into his life…”

Ethan, with a swift move, caught the flying shoe and set it calmly at Emmett’s feet.

Cutting through Elsa’s lament, Ethan countered, “That’s not fair, Mom. I’ve always made my own decisions. No one’s ever had a leash on me. You remember the military? You and Dad tried to get me to join the military, but I said no, didn’t I? And what happened after that? Dad beat the hell out of me and locked me up for three days without food. But I still didn’t relent. Did you forget that?”

Emmett’s whole body trembled with fury. His eyes darted around until they locked onto several coat racks in the corner. With a snarl, he grabbed one and swung it violently at Ethan.

Emmett right on his heels. For a man his age, Emmett

nimble for his age.

decision. I’m an adult now. You can’t control me anymore!” Ethan yelled over his

the coat rack at Ethan, aiming for the back of

snatched the flying coat rack, and hung it neatly on the door’s hook. Without missing a beat, he yanked open his

our grip on him!” Emmett exclaimed, his hands planted firmly

month, and now this scandal surfaces, turning me into a joke among my colleagues. I absolutely refuse to accept that woman as my daughter-in-law! If she sets

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when a sudden,

Brenna!” Rosie’s enraged shout pierced the stillness, accompanied by relentless

face flawlessly made-up but twisted with