The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 865:

Given Minna’s background, this wasn’t surprising. With both parents having served in the military, pride ran deep in their household. They were unlikely to let the humiliating incident slide easily.

“What do you suggest I do, Mrs. Harper?” Ethan asked.

A small smile played on Giselle’s lips as she casually took a bite of her food, a spark of amusement in her gaze. “Your family never truly showed remorse. The people responsible didn’t apologize. No one with dignity would just accept your money and let the matter go.” That point hit home. Ethan believed she was right.

Just then, his phone buzzed. Glancing at the notification, he saw a new alert. Three hundred million dollars had just been wired back into his account.

A quiet scowl tugged at his face.

no stranger to transactions like this. But when he checked it, realization dawned. The money he had given Minna had been returned. “You are right. The Davies family just sent the money I gave

can’t fix what pride sees as unforgivable. Until the ones who caused

spent most of the meal silent, finally twirled his fork and spoke up. “That’s not always true. There’s a good chance they’ll accept the money. Ethan’s offer was at least a hundred million—more than their family could ever dream of earning. But I think they’ll only accept it after a heartfelt

apologize? Her pride means everything to her. When I crossed her, she’d give me the silent treatment for days. When she really lost her temper, she’d even hit me. I

she was also afraid that Elsa would mistreat Brenna if she

tone direct. “Let Elsa face what’s coming. She and Kenny caused

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anything, clearly agreeing

before Ethan gave a slow nod. “We’ll wait and see what the Davies

his mother, who bulldozed over others and never admitted her mistakes, he kept a level head. That gave her