The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 846:

Lenora, adjusting the prosthetic on Ableson, nodded. “Exactly. No matter how much others cared for her, they weren’t her blood. Growing up like that, she’s probably far more cunning than any of us realized.”

Ableson pushed himself up from the wheelchair with the prosthetic and moved across the living room, testing his steps. He glanced down at the prosthetic and gave an approving nod. “This is great. It’s light, steady, and doesn’t throw off my balance.”

Watching him maneuver so easily made Brenna feel relieved. Once they wrapped up their small talk, she excused herself and headed home for the night.

The next day, the town was buzzing with excitement—it was Kenny and Minna’s engagement celebration. Brenna chose a dark-toned dress from Ellie, something elegant but low-key.

When Ethan pulled up to pick her up and caught sight of her dress, he let out a playful chuckle. “Wearing such a low-key color? What, scared you’ll steal Minna’s thunder?”

let a sly smile tug at her lips. “Exactly,”

stuck with his usual style—another well-fitted dark gray suit.

many of whom wore sharp military uniforms. Many of them were invited by Emmett and Elsa. Minna’s mother, who also worked in the

and Ethan couldn’t help but feel slightly out of

was already deep in conversation with several high-ranking officers, smiling and laughing among them. The officers praised Vincent for how well he

made Vincent even

the magic

“Brenna, Ethan—come join us.”

Brenna stepped in, Vincent noticed them and waved them over. Among the officers

reached out for a handshake. “It’s been

as ever. “Miss Harper, you seem more dazzling than before. I