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.”

complete, Ethan drove Brenna to the

were neatly piled on the coffee table in Jayceon’s

Tina was also there, methodically slicing fruit as if she belonged. Plates of glistening apple slices and rinsed blueberries were already arranged in front of

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

the day before. But this change didn’t soften Ethan. He met her presence

“Took you

with my girlfriend,” Ethan

left Ethan’s mouth. Her mind raced. Surely, Brenna had come across last night’s news; those trending headlines and photos of her with Ethan

favorite stories are

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

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