The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 944:

Without hesitation, Brenna shook off his hand. “No, that won’t be necessary. I wouldn’t want to interrupt anything important. Clearly, I came at the wrong time.”

A faint smile flickered across Gracie’s face as she watched the drama unfold from behind Ethan. She was happy that Brenna misunderstood the situation.

She stepped forward with an air of politeness. “You must be Ethan’s girlfriend, right? Please don’t take this the wrong way. We were only discussing work. There’s a minor issue with my company, and he’s been kind enough to help me find solutions.”

“There’s nothing for me to misunderstand. Go ahead and finish whatever you were talking about. I won’t get in your way,” said Brenna. She didn’t care if Ethan’s coworkers whispered behind her back or if Gracie thought she was too blunt. Speaking her mind had always come naturally to her.

Without another word, Brenna turned to leave.

Ethan furrowed his brow, feeling frustrated, and followed her into the elevator. “Brenna, please, don’t misunderstand the situation. There’s nothing between Gracie and me,” said Ethan, his tone sincere. “Tell me what I have to do for you to trust me.”

don’t trust you,” said Brenna, her voice cold as she stared at the wall,

stood silent, feeling helpless. He was really

really was just helping her with a small issue.” He moved to block

Brenna pressed the button

stare as the elevator doors closed,

does your girlfriend take things so personally? We didn’t do anything inappropriate,

unreadable

between Ethan and Brenna now? Were they

She said, “Maybe I should

isn’t something anyone accomplishes in one go. Doing things step by step is the only way forward. We’ll organize a welcome dinner next week and invite the city’s most influential people. That will give you a

her to

step it is,” replied Gracie. Inside, she was delighted to see the rift forming

his gaze on Alani. “Come