The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 528:

Brenna deliberately spoke with a panicked tone. “What do you want? Money? Information? Name your price. Just don’t lay a finger on Patrick, please!”

Jade’s laugh sliced through the tense air, icy and mocking. She realized that even Brenna, usually the epitome of calm, wasn’t immune to bouts of sheer panic. This realization sparked a wicked thrill in her, making her deviate from her initial plans. The thought of witnessing Brenna’s downfall firsthand, of seeing her grovel and plead, was too enticing to resist.

She said, “That depends entirely on my mood. Prepare a hundred million and get to that place before midnight. A minute late, and the kid’s fate is sealed.”

If only she had known sooner how deeply Brenna cared about Patrick, she wouldn’t have delayed her actions after Ethan had fallen for Brenna.

Desperation seeped into Brenna’s tone. “Fine, I’ll comply with your demands. But first, I need proof. Show me Patrick is still alive.”

bodyguard subtly shook his head in disapproval. Ignoring his silent warning, Jade confidently said to Brenna, “Hold

ended the call briskly, filmed a brief ten-second clip of the boy, and

has military support. That call might have lingered

a dismissive glance his way, her confidence unshaken. “Impossible. Pinpointing a moving target requires at

was thick with tension, the kind that hangs in the air before a

side, a silent sentinel, observing the scene unfold. The room was a still pond, every eye riveted on the two technicians,

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of them lifted his headphones from his ears, a wave of relief washing over his features. “Mr. Foster,” he announced, his voice steady but charged with excitement, “we’ve locked onto the target’s location.

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relayed the order for the waiting team outside to make their way

etched on her face. “They asked for me specifically, which means I need to be there, just in case