The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 544:

With those words, she turned and strode away, not waiting for Elsa’s response.

Elsa’s expression clouded over with indignation. Brenna’s defiant stance irked her deeply. Much like Ethan, Brenna was headstrong and displayed little regard for her.

It was no surprise now that Ethan had shown little interest in anyone else until Brenna came into his life. Elsa believed she had approached Brenna with a semblance of respect, yet it was met with nothing but disrespect. Brenna wasn’t even married to Ethan yet, and already, she showed such disregard toward her. What would happen if Brenna really married Ethan?

This could not stand. Elsa couldn’t entertain the thought of someone like Brenna as her daughter-in-law.

With a flurry of her coat, Elsa made her way to her car. Her visit to Shirie University wasn’t solely for Brenna; she also had to finalize arrangements for her new role in the Art Department there. Having just retired from the performance troupe in the military, she had accepted a prestigious offer from the university, a full professorship with all the accompanying perks.

blind date. She was determined to ask him about it at

really had gone out with another woman, she was willing to break up

off dating entirely, planning to stay single until she hit thirty. After watching Ellie’s heart get torn apart by a man she trusted, she had not wanted any

Leaning casually against the vehicle, a cigarette loosely held between his fingers, Ethan exuded a nonchalant coolness as

young women from Shirie University didn’t hesitate

await

time, cutting straight to the chase. “Ethan, did

moment, his mind racing to the possibility that Brenna’s parents had told her about the matter and disapproved of their relationship

quickly, his voice firm yet tinged with frustration as

looked at him, recounting the events of the afternoon, her expression

irritation pricking at him like a thorn.