The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 583:

Ethan, seething with anger, turned to Edward.

“You should come for me, not Brenna. I orchestrated Jade’s death. Let her go; this has nothing to do with her.”

Edward’s face remained expressionless, showing no trace of grief. Though Jade was his daughter, to him, she was merely one among many—her death insignificant.

Yet, her failure had tarnished his reputation. She had represented him in dealings with Ethan and Brenna, only to be defeated and killed by them. That humiliation was intolerable.

“Take them away,” Edward commanded as he rose slowly, preparing to leave.

The men in black raised their rifles and fired into the air, sending the crowd into a screaming panic.

in public would bring unwanted heat

vehicle. The moment

they eventually awoke, the hoods still covered their heads, and an eerie silence

instincts kicked in. They were likely aboard

gently sweeping his

as a sharp ache pulsed through her

I’m okay,” she said

was indeed aboard a vessel. She tuned into the stillness, acutely

grazed the bracelet on her wrist, a custom creation she had designed for emergencies. Half of it was a slender metal tube, cleverly concealing an eight-centimeter steel needle. The other half formed a chain, artfully designed to unfurl into

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to use the needle to unlock her handcuffs. Just then, approaching footsteps echoed nearby. She froze instantly, halting all movement