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.

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

reply came sharp and bitter. “Oh, you mean more chances

Ethan was harsher to her than ever, and it

nothing around her was worth the time. She didn’t take

an idea popped into Rosie’s mind. Maybe Brenna held the key. If she could get Brenna on her side, maybe Ethan would accept

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me, will you? If

interested. I’ve got my own contracts to deliver. I don’t have time 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 nursing grudges, she knew there was no way Rosie would simply overlook everything

If someone else takes the deal,

could tell the deal

you consider the partnership?” he asked, raising a glass toward