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.

man was surely aware of Minna’s identity and intentions. And still, Ethan had directed her towards the sales department,

his thoughts. Could leading Minna to see Ethan now jeopardize his

sorry. Mr. Mitchell has explicitly instructed that you are to be assigned to

from his years of working under Ethan.

expression turned serious, her voice taking on a chilling firmness. “Did you not hear what I just told

visibly displeased with Rex’s frosty, all-business attitude. He wasn’t treating her like the soon-to-be

to get caught up in Ethan’s personal

imagination takes

carefully weighing his options, he decided it was

can’t take you to see Mr. Mitchell. Please head to the sales department immediately. If you fail to report within forty-eight hours, we will take it as your formal