The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 557:

He proceeded to introduce Brenna and the others to David.

David set the bags down with a thud and unzipped them, revealing what was inside—several handguns, boxes of ammunition, and an assortment of bladed weapons.

As he handed out the firearms and bullets, he said, “Here, private gun ownership is on the books. Keep these close for your safety. The crime rate here has spiked recently. Never wander out alone. Thiago, it might be wise to think about hiring some professional bodyguards.”

Tommy scratched his chin, a cheeky grin spreading across his face. “Brenna, I have an idea…”

When Brenna caught the glint in his eyes, she knew they were thinking the exact same thing.

A little past midnight, Brenna lay curled up under the blanket, eyes fixed on her phone screen. She had connected her phone to a laptop stationed outside the bedroom. Its webcam was pointed directly at the door.

sure nothing was missed, she had left the

moving like shadows. Judging from their broad figures, they were unmistakably men. Black hoods covered their faces, and each carried a gun, the barrels fitted with

was chilling to think how ruthless the

its webcam aimed squarely at

dull thud sounded, and the

blanket, Brenna rolled her eyes. Unfortunately, these two weren’t as stupid as she

books at

other hand slid beneath her pillow until her fingers wrapped around a pistol. A soft, deliberate

one in front spoke in a

man, presumably younger, answered, “We shouldn’t have been. We’ve been watching them.

walls. The older man gripped the doorknob