The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

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She handed one invitation to Ethan and then distributed the others to the three vice presidents. Although they were only vice presidents in the company, they were prominent figures in Shirie, and Gracie understood the importance of networking.

“Alright, I’ll attend,” Ethan replied. Though he didn’t explicitly ask Gracie to leave, his tone implied it.

Gracie wanted to say many things to Ethan, but she kept them to herself for the moment.

“I’ll wait outside for you. There are still some important things I want to discuss with you. Ethan, you previously agreed to help me with things. Also, regarding yesterday, I want to say something to you.” Her words quickly made the three vice presidents sense they should probably step out.

With a nod, Ethan responded, “Give me thirty minutes. Alani, please show Gracie to her office so she can rest until I’m free.”

Wide windows framed the Shirie skyline as Gracie lingered at the edge of her office, gazing down at the cityscape of Shirie, silently crying. A sharp knock sounded, and Ethan entered, his face unreadable.

tears, forcing a strained smile before pivoting

looked into his. But what she saw in Ethan’s eyes startled her; there was a distance there, a cold detachment. She knew he didn’t like women who made trouble for no

suddenly felt urgent. With Brenna out of the picture, hope flickered that she could repair whatever cracks had formed between herself and Ethan. Determined not to repeat past mistakes, she silently promised to tread more carefully from now

“Ethan, I owe you an apology for yesterday. My rudeness toward

aback. In his memory, Gracie had always been an optimistic and confident woman. In all the years he had known her, the only time he had seen her cry was when he had rejected her confession of

was the only daughter of the Wilson Group’s CEO; she was a woman of striking beauty, intelligence, and talent. Her life had been a continuous parade of admirers, none

and confidence of someone untouchable. Nothing had ever seemed

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sensing the shadow of

yet her tears betrayed her, spilling unchecked down her face despite her efforts to hold them back. Her voice wavered as she said, “I’m truly sorry, Ethan. I never thought my actions