The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 824:

“It’s already nine. Stop stalling and come here quickly.” Ethan didn’t even bother replying.

Noticing that Ethan had received many messages, Brenna tilted her head and asked, “Is it something urgent?” Considering his role as a CEO, she figured he was usually busy with work.

“No. Let’s just enjoy breakfast,” said Ethan. Moments like this with Brenna were rare, and he had no intention of letting anything interrupt them.

Without another word, he reached for an egg and began peeling it, even as his phone buzzed with another message. He didn’t bother checking it.

His fingers moved slowly, peeling the shell bit by bit. It wasn’t just about the egg; it was his quiet way of showing care. Once done, he handed it to Brenna. She accepted it with a gentle smile and said, “Thank you.”

and the morning felt complete, Ethan drove Brenna to the Mitchell

the coffee table in Jayceon’s private hospital suite, waiting for

slicing fruit as if she belonged. Plates of glistening apple slices and rinsed blueberries were already

her behavior was noticeably subdued. When Ethan stepped into the room, she offered

the day before. But this change

already displeased, said to Ethan, “Took you long enough.

with my girlfriend,” Ethan

news; those trending headlines and photos of her with Ethan had flooded every feed. It was impossible for Brenna not to have seen it. Yet, for some reason, Brenna had still

favorite stories are on

of it. Had Ethan and Brenna gotten into a fight over the matter? Maybe Ethan had spent the entire morning comforting Brenna, which explained why he was late. Reassured by the thought, Tina gently slid the plate of fruit toward Ethan, her voice

didn’t so much as lift his eyes. His focus remained locked on the documents in front of him, his pen underlining sections