The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 943:

Still, Brenna found it difficult to like her. It had nothing to do with jealousy. What bothered her was the way Alani had seemed so tense and on edge earlier about Gracie talking with Ethan.

Ethan’s gaze was fixed on Alani, and his displeasure was evident.

Alani felt aggrieved. That morning, Ethan had played tour guide for Gracie, showing her around and making sure she met all the key staff from the secretarial department. His friendly enthusiasm was so out of character that rumors quickly spread.

Soon after, Ethan and Gracie had locked themselves away in Ethan’s office, leaving everyone outside to guess what they were talking about. When Ethan called Alani in to deliver drinks and snacks, she couldn’t help but notice the laughter and lighthearted mood between the two.

Ethan’s treatment of Gracie seemed even warmer than the way he usually treated Brenna.

Now that Brenna had arrived, Alani was worried that Brenna would think something was going on between Ethan and Gracie.

was just trying to cover for Ethan by

done anything

trembled.

me of Brenna’s arrival before letting her go to my office?” Ethan said, his voice calm but carrying a tension that made it clear he was anything but

inside Alani, but she managed to swallow it.

my own.” Brenna watched the scene and wanted to laugh. She believed

was strict with his employees. Secretaries like Alani would never step out of line or make decisions on their own; Alani was clearly just following Ethan’s

Brenna wanted to trust Ethan, the scene before her was telling her a

I walk in at the wrong moment?” said Brenna, her voice tinged with anger. Ethan realized immediately that she had misunderstood the situation. Despite appearing busy, every

for

Let’s step inside my

Ethan stepped out of the office and saw Brenna, he recalled her telling him not

he had failed to do that, and a wave of regret washed over