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.”

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

ended the call briskly, filmed a brief ten-second clip of the boy, and sent it to Brenna with a few taps on her

voice, saying, “Miss Hewitt, Brenna has military support. That call might have

dismissive glance his way, her confidence unshaken. “Impossible. Pinpointing a moving target requires at least two minutes. Trust me, I know

of military personnel clad in uniforms assembled. The atmosphere was thick with tension, the kind that hangs in the air before a storm, as the

room was a still

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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

passed over a slip of paper

firm as he relayed

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