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?”

and Brenna glanced at him. Brenna said, “No

said to Thiago, “We’re grabbing dinner

really want me tagging along as a third wheel? But if you insist, I will join

waiting for you,”

started to ring. She glanced at the unfamiliar

Sorry for calling you out

her, she put the call on speaker for Ethan

Gracie replied, “The Vanland branch of the Wilson Group is throwing a formal dinner this Saturday to

While I did suggest hosting a welcome dinner and gathering Shirie’s elite, I didn’t tell her to invite

him a cold look and replied, “Alright, I’ll be there. Is there

tales live on

The moment the call disconnected, any trace of her smile faded as she tugged her sleeve down