The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 541:

Ernst, catching the undercurrents of tension between Ethan and Jayceon, chose not to say anything about it. Peacemaking was not on his agenda tonight, especially not with more pressing issues at hand. His gaze hardened as he turned to Ethan, a hint of anger in his voice.

“I need to talk to you about something, Ethan. Why did your mom call my Uncle Ableson out of the blue, inquiring if Audrey would consider marrying you?”

Ethan’s world seemed to halt, the question slamming into him with the force of a revelation. “What did you just say?”

His mind raced, piecing together the implications of Elsa’s behind-the-scenes maneuvers. Not only had she sprung a blind date on him, but she had also asked if Audrey would marry him?

What on earth was she trying to do? Was she holding a grudge against Brenna because of the incident at Amy’s birthday party?

the weight of the revelation sinking in. He knew he had to confront Elsa about this, to draw clear boundaries about her interference in his personal decisions. He was going to hold his ground on matters of the heart no matter what, and he

their shared childhood escapades to navigating the trials of adulthood, he had consistently observed Ethan’s steadfast responsibility and his

to juggle two hearts at once. Moreover, Ethan’s reaction suggested he had been unaware of the

to do now?” Ernst inquired,

woman behind Brenna’s back, but Elsa had also reached

said, his voice barely above a whisper. “I really didn’t know any of this was happening. Please, don’t

next adventure at

carefully, omitting any mention of Elsa’s independent

our parents are in the loop, and let’s just say they’re

he held dear. What if Brenna found out

Elsa waiting for Brenna to apologize