The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 966:

Nodding miserably, Gracie let her grief overwhelm her, tears flowing freely. Without warning, she began removing her clothes—she tossed her suit jacket onto the chair and unbuttoned her shirt.

Ethan turned sharply away, stunned. “Stop it, Gracie! This won’t help; put your clothes back on immediately. Even if you undress here, nothing between us will change.”

“Please, Ethan, just look at me!” Gracie’s words tumbled out as she stepped closer, stripped down to nothing but her underwear.

Firm resolve kept Ethan’s eyelids shut. His tone was unwavering. “Get dressed, Gracie. No matter what’s happened, we’re still friends. My breakup with Brenna was her decision, not mine. In my heart, she’s still the only one I love. She’s just angry at me—that’s all. I’ll see her at lunch and make things right. Please, don’t do this.”

“No, Ethan, you don’t understand! He did all this to me!” Gracie sobbed, her voice cracking with sorrow.

covered Gracie’s arms, chest, back, waist, and thighs—some fresh, others faded but still vivid. Among the injuries were lash marks,

daughter of the Wilson Group’s CEO, one of Norview’s most powerful

left no room for doubt. Gracie’s voice quivered as she muttered painfully, “It’s my husband, Ethan. I’ve been secretly married for a year. He hits me constantly. My father’s health is declining, and now my husband controls everything

to let her come here. “Ethan, please help me. I’m not here to compete with Miss Harper for you. I just need your help. I

marry? You didn’t even tell me. Why didn’t you send me an invitation? Now put your clothes

met Ethan’s gaze, she saw a deep sorrow clouding his eyes. Overwhelmed again, she stepped forward into his embrace, clinging to him as fresh tears streamed down her face. “No

pushed her away, his expression

takes you to new

the current leader of Norview’s biggest gang. Hector is the one responsible for Jade’s father’s death. He wiped out all of my father’s loyalists.