The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 739:

Seeing Greta walk in instead surprised her slightly, but she didn’t let it show.

Ethan’s expression instantly cooled, returning to its usual detached calm. He rarely showed his relaxed side to outsiders, yet he remained close to Brenna and only adjusted his tone slightly, saying, “I have a flight this afternoon to board, and I’ll return Friday. Let’s visit my grandmother on Saturday. I promised to see her, and I haven’t yet done that. She might be upset. I’m heading to Valport, and the brand Fakale just released a limited-edition fragrance there. Want me to bring you back a bottle?”

Without missing a beat, Brenna nodded. “Yes. I’d like that.”

Greta carefully set down the coffee cups and fruit platter, smiling warmly. “Brenna, I wasn’t sure what Mr. Mitchell preferred, so I prepared both a latte and an iced Americano.”

Leaning slightly, she nudged the fruit platter forward, hoping the gesture might draw Ethan’s attention. She lingered, hoping he’d look at her.

After a few awkward seconds, she glanced up and saw he was entirely absorbed by something on his phone, oblivious to her presence. Disappointment surged through her. This wasn’t going as she’d planned.

closer, Brenna glanced curiously at Ethan’s screen, noticing a

her efforts, Greta felt frustration rising within her. She had made an effort to thoughtfully bring them coffee, yet neither

prefer a latte

echoed at the door. Tommy stepped inside, clutching a report. He observed Greta positioned awkwardly opposite

intention of leaving, lingering

strode toward her with purpose. “Greta, why are you here?

glanced up, his tone icy. “I don’t want to drink coffee. You can

busy…” Greta murmured, reluctant

“Didn’t I just tell you? The client needs shorter mechanical arms

this rebuke did Greta grudgingly

by her chair, Greta scrutinized her design and saw no errors. “Tommy, my design