The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 543:

They stepped aside, under the sprawling branches of an old plane tree, and Tommy waited for Brenna a few steps away.

Drawing a deep breath, Brenna began, her voice tinged with genuine remorse. “Mrs. Mitchell, about the misunderstanding at the Russell family’s party, I’m truly sorry. I didn’t know you would be there that day. I only reached out to Braeden for help; I never meant for you to get caught up in it. It was careless of me, and I’m genuinely sorry.”

Elsa let out a cold laugh, her eyes sweeping over Brenna with a critical gaze. Brenna, standing there with her delicate features and calm poise, was undeniably beautiful. She had already achieved so much, earning the qualifications to lecture at the prestigious Shirie University, a level few could even dream of reaching at her age. Elsa had to admit, Brenna was outstanding. Even Braeden, along with several high-ranking military officials, seemed to regard her with respect.

Yet, precisely because of that excellence, Elsa didn’t want her to be Ethan’s wife.

Elsa responded, her tone polished and polite, hiding her true feelings beneath a practiced smile. Here at Shirie University, with so many watching, she wouldn’t openly make things difficult for Brenna. But the words she spoke were harsh. “I just don’t believe you and Ethan are a good match. I’ve introduced him to someone else recently. They’ve already met, and they seem quite taken with each other. I expect Ethan will end

skipping a beat at such unexpected words. Just last night, Ethan had invited her to dinner today. This abrupt turn of events couldn’t possibly be his idea. It had to be Elsa, acting

didn’t take long for her to sense that Elsa didn’t just dislike her; she probably loathed her. Elsa spoke with a smile, but her words were cutting, prompting

place to interfere in my relationship with Ethan. Yes, I may

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and me, seems rather petty, don’t you think?” Brenna stared at Elsa, standing her ground. She wasn’t about to curry favor

Brenna. “You’ve got spirit, I’ll give you that. And I do admire it, in a way. But you’re not the right woman for Ethan. It’d be better if you took the initiative to end things

She knew all too well that Ethan would