The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 897:

“Make sure you give your friend a warm welcome,” she said.

Ethan noticed that she didn’t ask whether the friend was a man or a woman. He thought it was considerate of her not to pry into the details.

After dinner, he paid the bill and left with Brenna and the others.

Outside, the city glittered beneath the glow of neon lights.

The restaurant they had just left was upscale, the kind that attracted wealthy diners. There were always patrons who had drunk too much, hailing taxis, so many taxi drivers were waiting nearby for business.

Just as Brenna and Ethan stepped out, a commotion broke out near the entrance. Several hotel security guards were arguing with a driver.

Move along!” one guard barked, roughly shoving the

graying hair, raised a hand and pointed toward the other

They’ve paid their fees. They’re allowed to be here.” The guard clapped the driver’s shoulder in mock sympathy. “Look at you. Your hair’s gone gray. Yet, you’re still out here working. Don’t you feel

joined in, saying, “Why are you still driving a taxi at your age? If you want to pick

survive, do you think I’d still be out here, trying to make a living at my age?

inside. The guards were humiliating him in public. These young men, barely out of school, were speaking to him like he was nothing. In

bit back his anger. Still, something didn’t sit right. He had been coming to this spot for a month, and not once had anyone mentioned needing to

stories at

the taxi company or City management, so why are you collecting fees?” he said,

of the guards slapped him hard across the face. Alec stumbled backward and collided with a nearby car before managing

I’ll call the police!” Alec