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.

very generous gift this time. Isn’t that considerate of her? Elsa, I really believe

the matter, had

know. But they’re just pills; how expensive could that possibly be?”

not strapped for cash, but even for us, that’s no 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

then glanced at Ethan, prompting him to

the medicine solely because of her. Mom,

try to change my mind. The matter you are discussing has nothing to

just Ethan opposing her, but

to win people over, she