The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 949:

With a sharp tap to Brenna’s forehead, Giselle drove her point home. “Snap out of it! Many women want to be Ethan’s girlfriend since he is exceptional. I think you should consider dating someone more low-key.”

Self-doubt crept in as Brenna muttered to herself, “Am I really not thinking straight?”

“Absolutely. Take your mother’s advice—never trust a man too easily, and don’t believe everything they say.” Giselle’s tone softened. “I’ve set up a lunch for you to meet that man I mentioned tomorrow at that private restaurant near your company.”

A stubborn look crossed Brenna’s face; betraying Ethan wasn’t an option. “Please, Mom, give it a rest. You sound just like Ethan’s own mother, trying to dictate whom I am dating…”

Frustration flickered in Giselle’s eyes, but she conceded the point. “Alright, no lunch meeting. You’re still young; there’s no rush to settle down. Just promise me you’ll be careful and keep your guard up.”

photo of the striking young man she

and spotted Alec waiting by the parking lot next to the office building. As soon as her car rolled to a stop, Alec hurried over, pulled the door open for her, and placed his hand above the frame to shield her from hitting her

to scold and beat her was now going out of his way to be considerate to her. It didn’t sit right with her. Deep down, she couldn’t shake the

this,” Brenna said, her tone

of my job. Don’t let it bother you, Brenna. I’m being paid for this. I’m just doing my duty; that’s all there is to it.” There was no trace of arrogance in Alec’s voice, none of the superiority he used to carry as the CEO of

such a blatant

used to run

now

enough, I’ll pay you back for those clothes you bought for my family last time. What really brightens my day is seeing you. You’re nothing like Isabella and Mack. You actually have a heart. When I asked them for a bit of help when I was broke, you know what they did? They kicked me out and had me beaten up. Those heartless people… I hate them!” Then, he laughed. “But guess what? The money Denis gave Isabella? Gone. The job he arranged for Mack? Canceled. And every cent he handed to Ruby? Taken back. They’re broke now.