The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 954:

Ellie’s patience snapped. “So she wants her employees to be impressed; what does that have to do with you? You going jewelry shopping with a woman who is not your girlfriend is bound to spark rumors. People might think you and Gracie are more than just friends.”

A chill lingered in Ethan’s eyes as he looked at Ellie, silently deciding that she and Thiago were truly a match—equally unbearable in his mind.

Brushing off Ethan’s cold stare, Ellie fired back, her words even sharper than before, “What’s with the look? Did I say anything wrong? If I remember correctly, you’ve already got a girlfriend; yet here you are, out shopping with another woman. Only a boyfriend or a husband shops with a woman like this. If you like Gracie so much, why don’t you just break up with Brenna and be with her instead?”

Shoving herself between Ethan and Brenna, Ellie tugged Brenna to the side, planting herself firmly as a barrier.

With pointed conviction, she said to Brenna, “Tell me I’m wrong. He agrees to this only because she matters to him, a lot.”

With a soft nod, Brenna signaled that she saw some truth in Ellie’s words. Gracie said, “That’s not the case at all. Please don’t get the wrong idea. I did pursue Ethan once, but he never responded to my feelings. There’s nothing romantic between us. We’re just close friends.”

everything Ethan said without question. That was exactly what she wanted, and she marveled

wanted to laugh

must be jealous

close friends?” Ellie repeated. She was no fool; she understood the implications clearly. “Do you think I

was about to break up

of her even wished Brenna would come

that happened, Ethan would undoubtedly take her side, comfort her, and put

into Ethan’s face. “Miss Moore, I’d appreciate it if you chose your words carefully. There’s nothing between Gracie and me beyond friendship. Please don’t

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laugh, Ellie retorted, “Keep pretending if you want. Anyone can see what’s really happening. The

turned to Brenna. “Brenna, just break up with

with Ethan, as