The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 658:

“How have you been lately?” Ethan asked gently.

Though frail, Belén’s voice bubbled with excitement from the other end of the line. “Is that you, Ethan? You little rascal, how long has it been since you last called? Have you forgotten about me?”

“How could I ever forget you, Grandma? I sent you a package just last week. Did you get it?” Ethan chuckled, already thinking about how to guide the conversation to his real reason for calling.

Belén let out a hearty laugh, clearly in good spirits, her fingers slowly gliding over her cat’s soft fur. “I got it. You know what I like. That cake you sent was delicious. Tell me, when will you finally come visit me?”

“How about this weekend? I have a girlfriend now, and I would really love for you to meet her.” Ethan carefully steered the conversation toward his objective, fully aware that his sharp-minded grandmother would instantly detect something was up.

age and always demanded that the family do things her way. When Ethan was younger, he often clashed with her and ended up in trouble for standing his ground. Belén knew Ethan would often flee to her house to escape Elsa’s strict rules every summer

like or what she did for a living, she knew Elsa wouldn’t approve of any woman Ethan picked himself. “Oh, I see. Tell me, Ethan—did you pick this girl yourself, or is she someone

as a tack! I chose to be with her myself. When have I ever listened to

and Ethan never quite saw eye to

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hard time right now. Grandma, I need your help. Please don’t let

to me. But you must come to visit me this weekend, and you better bring your girlfriend so I can

please call Mom right away

call, Neville glanced back at him with an amused grin, flashing a thumbs-up. He believed Ethan was