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.

openly make things difficult for Brenna. But the words she spoke were harsh. “I

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 on her own. She was clearly still

for her to sense that Elsa didn’t just

with Ethan. Yes, I may have unknowingly offended you previously, but for that, I

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grudge over that, to use it as ammunition against Ethan and me, seems rather petty, don’t you think?” Brenna stared at Elsa, standing her ground. She wasn’t about to curry favor with someone who didn’t even like her. If Elsa didn’t approve of her relationship with Ethan, then so be

spirit, I’ll give you that. And I do admire it, in a way. But you’re not the right woman

of a well-meaning advisor, was anything but benign. She knew all too well that Ethan would cling to Brenna unless