The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 546:

Elsa was free to invite anyone she chose to the dinner, and Ethan knew he had no power to prevent it. However, he could sidestep the situation entirely by leaving with Brenna and dining somewhere else. His cold presence radiated a clear warning to others to keep their distance.

Noticing his sour mood, Brenna hesitated but felt compelled to ask, “Was that the girl from your blind date yesterday?”

Ethan nodded, his eyes heavy with guilt. “I’m sorry, Brenna. I went home yesterday and had no clue about my mom’s plans. I didn’t meet that girl intentionally, and I would never betray you. Please don’t get the wrong idea. I won’t visit my parents to ensure this doesn’t happen again.”

Brenna, though frustrated by the situation and unsure if Ethan’s promise was sincere or just to calm her, responded evenly, “You should sort this out soon.”

Ethan then led Brenna to another private dining room. After ordering, Brenna excused herself to the restroom, bag in hand.

avoid any outburst. She worried that any misstep might lead Minna to misinterpret

to Minna, “Just a moment, please. I’ll go fetch

with no other option, she dialed Ethan’s number, only to find

from the restroom stall and was washing her hands when she encountered Minna. Both paused,

poised and striking presence, observed her briefly before

her hands before lightly

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radiated from her prestigious role in the military district’s performance troupe, which imbued her with an

dismissed her as mere eye candy, convinced that Ethan would

me. Do you even know who I am? Have you heard of the Harper family, one of the four most powerful families? I’m the Harper family’s daughter. So, if you