The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 789:

Vincent’s third daughter-in-law, Lois Mitchell, also stepped in to support Brenna. “Exactly. I asked Ethan about it before. Miss Harper didn’t mean to embarrass you. Besides, you’re just a singer. So what if you were asked to perform at the party? That is your job.”

Elsa was seething. “What’s that supposed to mean—just a singer? I’m a performer, a vocalist with national recognition and a military rank! How dare you talk about me like that?”

Though Elsa and Lois often clashed in private, their spats rarely escalated this far.

Lois gave a short laugh. “Did I say anything untrue? You’re still just a singer. Quit acting like you’re some national treasure. Your position doesn’t give you the authority to pressure your son into a marriage he doesn’t want or to expect the rest of us to do as you say.”

Ethan felt a headache coming on. This was Brenna’s first time visiting his family, and she had to witness such a scene.

stepped in, trying to defuse the tension. “That’s enough from both of you. Stop bickering. Miss Harper doesn’t come here often, and she brought a very generous gift this time. Isn’t that considerate of her? Elsa,

hadn’t been involved in the matter, had no idea how much the

pills; how expensive could that possibly be?”

small amount. Ethan paid for the medicine, but even then, it was only through Brenna’s connections that the Pierce family agreed to sell it. The medicine is incredibly rare; people would do almost anything to get it. Even with money,

glanced at Ethan, prompting him to

medicine because I asked for Brenna’s help,” Ethan said. “The Pierce family agreed to sell the medicine solely because of her. Mom, Brenna’s a good person.

my mind. The matter you are discussing has nothing to do

be just Ethan opposing her, but now, the entire Mitchell family seemed

knew how to win people over, she