The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 947:

Intuition had already told Brenna that Ethan hadn’t crossed any lines. Eyes fixed on the screen, she watched the sped-up footage.

Scene after scene made things clear: there was nothing questionable between Ethan and Gracie. Both sat at opposite ends of a broad desk while Alani came and…

They went several times. Their conversation looked light, even pleasant, but it was clear they had done nothing inappropriate.

Ethan said, “I know I shouldn’t have met with her alone. There’s no excuse for breaking my word. It won’t happen again. Next time, every meeting with her will be in public places. I hope you can forgive me.”

Ethan spoke with gentle sincerity, very different from his usual commanding presence that Thiago knew.

A sudden cough from Thiago broke the moment. “Am I invisible? Maybe you two would rather I step out so you can finish this discussion?”

Ethan and Brenna glanced at him. Brenna said, “No need for that; I’m

grabbing dinner together. Want to come

you really want me tagging along as a third wheel? But if you

for you,” said Brenna, giving

then, Brenna’s phone started to ring. She glanced at the unfamiliar

Gracie. Sorry for calling you

Feeling that Gracie was calling to provoke her, she put the call on speaker for Ethan to hear. “Why did

replied, “The Vanland branch of the Wilson Group is throwing a formal dinner

this invitation. While I did suggest hosting a welcome dinner

gave him a cold look and replied,

tales live on

disconnected, any trace of her smile faded as she tugged her sleeve down to hide a dark bruise on her arm. Resolve flashed in her eyes. She was determined to try to win Ethan’s heart no