The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 628:

Approaching the doorway, Rex tapped lightly on the frame and called out in a measured tone, “Minna.”

Minna wasn’t the kind of woman who turned heads. She wasn’t unattractive, but next to the impeccably dressed women bustling around the office, she didn’t stand out.

Her smile was tinged with courtesy as she sat isolated, thumbing through her phone since the early hours of the morning. Assigned no specific tasks, Minna had attempted to spark some small talk, but her efforts were in vain before the busy colleagues. It was only during a brief respite at lunch that a few coworkers engaged in conversation with her, learning that she used to be in the military’s performance troupe.

A whisper of curiosity began to weave through the department, people pondering if Minna could be Ethan’s cousin. Yet, Minna held the true narrative close to her chest, wary that unveiling she was actually Ethan’s date, meticulously selected by Elsa, could jeopardize her position here.

She didn’t want to be reckless.

“Mr. Dury, I’m ready for any task you have. Although my background is in dance, I adapt swiftly

As a former star dancer, she had honed her craft to perfection; the intricacies

performance troupe to pursue Ethan. Deep down, she was convinced that Ethan, too, would come to see her value and

maintained his composure, exuding an air of professionalism as he faced Minna. After all, she had been personally recommended by Ethan’s mother. Any negative report from Minna could easily jeopardize his job, one

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clutched the sleeve of Rex’s suit jacket. “Mr. Dury, did you… Did you mention to Mr. Mitchell that it was Elsa who brought me

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whirlpool of unease stirred inside her. She had originally applied for a spot in the sales department, but she

she failed to meet the business targets,

secretarial department was a much safer harbor. As long as she kept her head