The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 629:

Edging closer to Rex, Minna cast a glance at the other secretaries who, though outwardly immersed in their work, were eavesdropping.

In a hushed, urgent tone, she whispered, “I’m Mr. Mitchell’s date. His mother introduced us. I might just be the future Mrs. Mitchell. Please, take me to meet Mr. Mitchell; I’m certain I can persuade him to change his mind.”

Rex paused, his eyes widening as he processed her words. Instinctively, he assessed Minna, comparing her to Brenna. Minna’s lithe dancer’s physique was undeniable, but in terms of looks, she was far less striking.

And professionally? Rex believed she couldn’t compare to Brenna, either, though that was hardly the point. The point lay in Ethan’s recent, very public declaration of affection for Brenna. Everyone knew about Ethan’s relationship with Brenna, yet now, Minna boldly said she would become Ethan’s future wife.

Rex felt cornered.

identity and intentions. And still, Ethan had

his thoughts. Could leading Minna to see Ethan

a firm resolution, he responded, “I’m sorry. Mr. Mitchell has explicitly instructed that you are to be assigned to the

under Ethan. Once Ethan made his decision, no one could

on a chilling firmness. “Did you not hear what I just told you? Take

displeased with Rex’s frosty, all-business attitude. He wasn’t treating her like the soon-to-be Mrs. Mitchell at all. She believed she needed to remind

get caught up in Ethan’s personal matters or family drama. Yet here he was, sucked into the mess. Right now, it felt like he had two choices: either upset Ethan or risk offending Minna and

imagination takes flight

his options, he decided it was better to risk offending

within forty-eight hours, we will take it as your formal decision to abandon the position,” Rex said firmly, then walked away to handle other