The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 945:

Ethan’s tone was harsh. “Why did you stop Brenna from entering my office directly today?”

Alani’s whole body tensed. Most days, Ethan’s serious attitude made him seem just cold, but now, there was a sharp edge in his voice that left her afraid for her job.

“I-I’m sorry, Mr. Mitchell,” stammered Alani, her nerves on full display. Losing a position like this wasn’t something she could afford. Yes, her credentials would land her another job, but she didn’t want to lose her current job because of such a small matter.

Ethan had zero tolerance for leaks or gossip, and he certainly wouldn’t want a secretary he couldn’t trust.

“Speak,” said Ethan, gripping his phone as he wondered how he would clear things up with Brenna.

Alani had to be honest. “I’ve never seen you go out of your way for a woman who isn’t related to you. Ever since lunch, you’ve been alone with Miss Wilson, and you even asked me to bring coffee and fruit for her. The whole thing felt off. You were behind closed doors with her for so long. I thought there might be something going on between you two.”

looked at

heavy frown clouded Ethan’s face as he pounded the table. “Who gave you the right to jump to conclusions like that? What do you think I could possibly be doing with her? Our whole conversation was about fixing her

voice faltered. “Why am I even explaining myself

made Alani hopeful that her job might be safe

could be misinterpreted. If Miss Harper had walked in and seen something inappropriate, it would be my fault,”

“Now my girlfriend is upset because of this

“I honestly don’t know how

her. “That’s not my problem.

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“Should I go

make things even worse.” After a quick glance at the time, he added,

rattled, Alani left the office. Her colleagues