The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 668:

She turned the phone slightly for Ethan to see.

Ethan gave it a passing glance before shifting his gaze elsewhere. There was no denying it—his own construction firm had thrown its hat in the ring. But the competition this time was fierce, and even his team wasn’t entirely confident they could secure the project. An offer like this, handed to him without a fight, was rare.

But Ethan wasn’t one to bend his values. “I don’t need you to hand the project to me.”

He believed he could win the project on his own, fair and square. His gaze remained hard. “Rosie, Brenna and I nearly lost our lives on that ship in Plieca. And you think this would just fix everything? Your apology doesn’t come off as sincere.”

Maxley didn’t understand the Vanland language they were speaking. But he picked up on Ethan’s foul mood right away and sensed his disinterest in the proposal. Turning to Rosie, he asked, “What’s happening?”

Rosie felt a bit awkward. Ethan hadn’t changed a bit—still stubborn, still leaving no room for compromise. “It’s nothing. Mr. Mitchell just didn’t find the terms acceptable. We’ll keep negotiating,” she said to Maxley.

will bring in massive returns. And I’m well aware your company’s already in the running. Since you want the project, just accept my offer. Show a little grace and let the past go. We

and bitter. “Oh, you mean more chances for you to try and have me killed?

to her than ever, and it grated on

unreadable, as if nothing around her was worth the time. She didn’t take her seriously at

an idea popped into Rosie’s mind. Maybe Brenna held the key. If she could get Brenna on her

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down money like this doesn’t make sense. Persuade Ethan for me, will you? If we partner on this deal, I’ll cut you in

for side deals.” Brenna didn’t hesitate to turn Rosie down. She knew Rosie was just trying to use her. Considering Rosie’s habit

of money. Think it through. If someone else takes the deal,

enough—Maxley could

he asked, raising a glass toward Ethan