The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 631:

After a brief moment of thought, Ethan replied coolly, “No. Let Milton handle it. Whatever shares they are offering, we will buy them all.”

Just then, Rex stepped into the office carrying a set of documents in hand. He was expecting to be scolded over Minna’s earlier intrusion. He said, “Mr. Mitchell, these documents are ready for your signature.”

Ethan took the documents, gave them a quick once-over, signed them without saying a word, and didn’t bring up Minna at all. In his view, while Rex carried a bit of the blame, the matter was something that had been beyond his control.

Rex secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Suddenly, a voice Ethan knew all too well echoed from the door. “Ethan.”

up from his papers and saw Elsa striding in, pulling

eyes. He was far from pleased with Elsa’s meddling, but she was his mother. He couldn’t throw her out, no matter how much he wanted to. Swallowing his frustration, he rose from his seat

sharp snort and made a beeline for the sofa. She sat down and said, her voice full of accusation,

and an increasing sense of dislike toward Minna. Since she couldn’t get her way, she had shamelessly

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caught the frustration flickering across Ethan’s face. She no longer cared how many secretaries might be eavesdropping

said, “You’ve been so stubborn since you were a child. Why do you think I’m doing this? It’s for your own good! Brenna’s too headstrong. She’s not right for you. You’re successful now. You don’t need a woman chasing her own ambitions. You need someone who’ll stay home, support you, and take care of you

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Then, he said, “Dad’s a Commander, isn’t he? Did he ever force you to stay home? Didn’t he always stand by

at her. “You’re not doing this for me. You’re doing this for yourself!” He then pointed at Minna, his tone unyielding. “Unless she joins the secretarial department through interviews, I will never let her work here.” He believed there was no point wasting any more